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Quick Facts : National Flag of Canada Day
| Date: February 15, 2012 |
Type: National |
Also Called:
Flag Day |
| Celebrations:
Public Events |
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Every year 15th February is
celebrated as “National Flag of Canada Day”
or “Flag Day” in Canada, to honor the
national flag which is also known as Maple
Leaf or l'Unifolié (French: "the
one-leafed"). On this day in 1965, the
Canadian flag was first raised over the
Parliament Hill in Ottawa.
The National Flag of Canada is a red flag
with a white square in its centre, which
features a 11-pointed red maple leaf. This
flag symbolizes freedom, peace, respect, and
justice.
Flag Day is not a public holiday in Canada.
This day is marked by flying the flag,
public ceremonies, educational and cultural
programs. |
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Other holidays celebrated in Canada
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