Independence Day (Salanda)
| Independence Day | |
|---|---|
| Observed by | Kingdom of Salanda |
| Type | National holiday |
| Significance | Anniversary of the Foundation of the Kingdom of Salanda |
| Celebrations | Prayers, street parades, grant of state honours, parties, speeches, etc. |
| Date | 22 June |
Independence Day is one the most important holidays in the Kingdom of Salanda which is observed nationally on 22 June every year to commemorate the nation's foundation in 2018.
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History
On the occasion of his 13th birthday on 22 June 2018, King Reuben I founded the Kingdom of Salanda. The first anniversary of the nation's independence was marked by several festivities which were usually broadcasted throughout the nation and beyond with massive celebrations and fireworks as well as massive parades. Every year on the Independence Day, the nation's founding has been held in different parts of the nation to bring the festival to every citizen and this tradition has continued since then.
Preparations
In the weeks leading to the Independence Day, massive preparations are put in place such as choosing of the locations of the main parades so that the organizers could make appropriate preparations. The day prior to the independence day is known as "Great Preparations Day" when all the citizens put their best efforts to the preparations and in most parts of the nation, there are declared half-day or full-day off from work to let the citizens contribute largely to the preparations.
Final preparations
In the final hours, the citizens gather outside across Salanda as many count down the final hours to the Independence Day celebrations.
Order of events on the independence day
A list of events are decided to be held in a significant order which are to be observed on the Independence Day.
- 00:00- Fireworks celebrations and early morning parties. An event which is broadcasted throughout the nation via the national YouTube channel.
- 00:00-03:00- Entertainment night.
- 07:20- Morning prayers.
- 9:00-12:00- Street parades across the nation.
- 12:00-14:00- Royal celebrations accompanied by lunch held across the nation along with lunch parties.
- 14:00-15:00- Flag parades and airshows performed by the Salanda Air Force.
- 15:00-15:30- Presentation of the state awards and medals.
- 15:45-16:15- Speech of the Salanda Independence Day delivered by the head of state.
- 16:30-17:30- The royal tea parties along with public parties where free food is served to all the citizens.
- 19:00-23:00- Evening parties throughout the nation including two evening and night time Jewish prayers.
- 23:10-23:30- ‘We will make it speech’ delivered by King Reuben I.
- 23:30-23:58- Last remarks and celebrations.
- 23:59- Passing of the national budget.