Commonwealth Day

Hampshire joins national celebration of Commonwealth Day

As part of nationwide celebrations, Hampshire County Council has held a flag-raising ceremony in Winchester today (14 March), to mark Commonwealth Day.

The Lord-Lieutenant of Hampshire, Nigel Atkinson Esq, read a message from His Excellency Kamalesh Sharma, Commonwealth Secretary-General, and then the Vice Chairman of Hampshire County Council, Councillor Keith Chapman MBE, read the Commonwealth Affirmation.

The Vice-Chairman said:

It is an honour to take part in this national event. As a collective public expression of commitment to the Commonwealth, it enables participants to show appreciation for the values the Commonwealth upholds, and the opportunities offered for friendship and cooperation with fellow Commonwealth citizens, young and old, around the world.

The flag was raised by the Mayor of Winchester, Councillor Angela Clear.

The County Council’s staff choir, the Castle Singers, sang Jerusalem and a variety of other songs to complete the ceremony.

This was the third year that local authorities and civic dignitaries, community groups and charities throughout the British Isles carried out local flag raising events and ceremonies of dedication to mark Commonwealth Day.

His Excellency Kamalesh Sharma, Secretary-General of the Commonwealth said:

Fly a Flag for the Commonwealth is a most imaginative way for people in local communities – wherever they live, learn or work – to join together with others throughout the Commonwealth in a spirit of respect and understanding to celebrate the variety and unmatched diversity of our global family. I welcome and commend it.

More than 850 Commonwealth Flags were raised in locations throughout the United Kingdom, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, UK Overseas Territories, and Commonwealth countries.

Photo: Image L-R: Leader of Hampshire County Council, Cllr Roy Perry, Mayor of Winchester, Cllr Angela Clear, Lord Lieutenant of Hampshire, Nigel Atkinson Esq, Vice Chairman of Hampshire County Council, Cllr Keith Chapman MBE.


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