45th FALINTIL anniversary

From 19 Aug until 20 Aug

The 45th FALINTIL anniversary celebrations, organized by the Ministry of Defence, will take place on August 19th and 20th, under the theme "With FALINTIL spirit I am ready and determined to serve the interests of the People and the Nation".

On the 19th, at 14:45 p.m., there will be a Mass in honour of the National Heroes, in the Santo António de Motael Church, followed by the wreath laying ceremony, in the National Heroes Memorial, in Metinaro.

On the 20th, the FALINTIL day, at 8 a.m., the military ceremonies will begin at the F-FDTL headquarters, with the arrival of HE the President of the Republic, Francisco Guterres Lú Olo, scheduled for 9.30 a.m.

After the military honours, and the integration of the National Banner in the Military Parade, a tribute will be paid in memory of the National Heroes deceased in combat. Before the speeches of the F-FDTL Chief of Staff, Major General Lere Anan Timur, and the President of the Republic, the military promotions will be announced.

This will be followed by the military parade and the closing lunch.

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