National Anthem and Flag Day

National Anthem and Flag Day is a public holiday in Aruba celebrated on March 18. It commemorates the adoption of the Aruban flag and the national anthem, "Aruba Dushi Tera".

The Aruban flag was designed by Whitney Smith and adopted on March 18, 1976. The flag is light blue with a yellow horizontal stripe across the middle. The blue represents the sky and the sea, and the yellow represents the sun. The six-pointed white star in the center of the flag represents Aruba's status as an autonomous country within the Kingdom of the Netherlands.

"Aruba Dushi Tera" was written by Juan Chabaya Lampe and adopted as the national anthem of Aruba in 1985. The song is in Papiamentu, the native language of Aruba. The lyrics of the song praise the beauty of Aruba and its people.

National Anthem and Flag Day is a day of national pride in Aruba. People celebrate the holiday by flying the flag, singing the national anthem, and attending patriotic events.

Here are some additional facts about National Anthem and Flag Day in Aruba:

  • The holiday was first celebrated in 1976.
  • The holiday is a public holiday in Aruba.
  • Schools and businesses are closed on the holiday.
  • People celebrate the holiday by flying the flag, singing the national anthem, and attending patriotic events.

National Anthem and Flag Day is a time for Arubans to come together and celebrate their national identity. It is a day to be proud of Aruba's history, culture, and achievements.

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