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September celebrations officially launched

By on September 1, 2013

The official ceremony marking the opening of the September Celebrations was held this morning in St. George’s Caye village, Belize district. 

Present on the first capital of Belize for the festivities were dignitaries, including the Governor General Sir Colville Young, Minister of Tourism Manuel Heredia and members of the diplomatic and consular corps.

This year, Belizeans are celebrating the 215th anniversary of the Battle of St. George’s Caye and the 32nd anniversary of nationhood, with Independence being granted on September 21st., 1981.

The 2013 September Celebrations are being held with the theme: “Belize in you, Belize in me, Land of the Free.”

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