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Burkina Faso Republic Day 2023: Date, History and The Importance Of This Day

On the anniversary of their independence, we honor the Burkinabe people's spirit and their freedom.

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Burkina Faso Republic Day 2023: On December 11, we commemorate Burkina Faso Republic Day, the nation’s independence anniversary. 1958 saw the liberation of Burkina Faso, formerly known as Upper Volta, from centuries of oppressive rule. Burkina Faso Republic Day is celebrated nationally on this day, which is marked with festivities.

There are numerous marches, protests, and parades across the country. Military trucks are parked throughout Ouagadougou, the country’s capital. From the stage of the parliament, the president speaks to the appreciative Burkinabe people.

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The Burkina Faso Republic Day History

Burkina Faso is a proud African nation with a long history. It is one of the world’s largest importers of futuristic crops, cotton, and gold. Many African nations were granted the right to self-governance shortly after World War II.

Upper Volta was the previous name of Burkina Faso, which joined the Franco-African Community. French colonization left a lasting cultural legacy in the nation. The official language of the country is still French.

In 1958, Burkina Faso attained complete independence. Up until 1983, the nation was in a state of political and economic unrest before Thomas Sankara’s coup brought it to stability. Burkina Faso, which means “land of the upright men,” replaced Upper Volta as the nation’s name in his first official act.

Sankara’s leadership turned out to be essential to the country’s development. He put into effect a number of social programs during his first year in office, including the expansion of women’s rights, domestic agricultural consumption, and mass vaccination campaigns.

Many years after Sankara’s murder, the nation is based on a rekindled optimism for development and advancement. With a thriving export system, increased awareness of public health, and academic growth, the country’s future generation is predicted to take a different path.

December 11th is a day of festivity and pride. As they commemorate the founding of their country, diaspora residents from all over the world ask for the blessings of their ancestors.

How to Celebrate This Day

Raise the flag

Thomas Sankara adopted the official flag of Burkina Faso, which features traditional Pan-African colors. The two green and red horizontal sections stand for the bloody victory of independence and the fertility of the land, respectively. The star symbolizes the revolution’s unquenchable light.

See a documentary

You can watch a ton of documentaries and videos on YouTube, including the 2018 release Burkinabé Rising. As you cook Burkinabe food for your family, learn about the struggles that the proud people of Burkina Faso have faced in the past and present.

Give

A lot of reputable NGO’s and public trusts, such as Better Place and Global Giving, are excellent places to donate and improve the lives of Burkinabes. A dime from us can go a long way, as the country’s geography restricts the opportunities for advancement for the hardworking citizens.

Five astounding facts about the wealthy country of Burkina Faso

The youthful Burkinabe ancestor

Burkina Faso is among the world’s youngest countries, having reached the age of 17.

Africa’s center for crafts

The largest craft market in Africa is located in Burkina Faso and draws visitors from all over the continent.

The luxurious country

Burkina Faso supplies cotton to many of your favorite brands, including Victoria’s Secret.

The blessing of procreation

Burkina Faso has a fertility rate of about five children conceived per woman, which is higher than that of most of the developed world.

embracing biotech agricultural products

As the world’s fastest-growing producer of biotech crops, Burkina Faso trails Australia in this regard.

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The Importance Of Burkina Faso Republic Day

It honors a nascent nation.

On the anniversary of their independence, we honor the Burkinabe people’s spirit and their freedom. One of the youngest nations in the world, with over 65% of the population under 25, is this one.

It honors the lives that have been lost.

Despite significant political unrest, coups, and economic upheaval over the past 60 years, the nation has persevered. We honor the many individuals who gave their lives for the sake of their nation on this solemn day of contemplation, among them the revolutionary leader and global icon Thomas Sankara.

It’s a customary day.

Burkina Faso celebrates Republic Day as a day of festivities. It is common to see people dance and wear masks. It’s a day to celebrate one’s heritage and culture.

BURKINA FASO REPUBLIC DAY DATES

Year Date Day
2023 December 11 Monday
2024 December 11 Wednesday
2025 December 11 Thursday
2026 December 11 Friday
2027 December 11 Saturday
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