Special Purpose Flagpole: NAtional Acadian Day

On August 15, 2022, the Special Purpose Flagpole at Town Hall Arts & Cultural Centre, 219 Main St., Liverpool, NS will fly the Acadian flag in honour of National Acadian Day, celebrating the rich, vibrant culture and legacy of the Acadian people. National Acadian Day was established in 1881 during the first National Convention of the Acadians in Memramcook, New Brunswick, where a decision to adopt a national day was made in order to recognize the distinct nationality of the Acadians. The federal and Nova Scotian governments officially recognized National Acadian Day in 2003 and 2004 respectively.

Learn more: https://cch.novascotia.ca/stories/national-acadian-day-0

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