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Fly a Flag Guide 2016 Uniting a family of nations in common purpose ANTIGUA AUSTRALIA THE BAHAMAS BANGLADESH BARBADOS BELIZE BOTSWANA BRUNEI CAMEROON AND BARBUDA DARUSSALAM CANADA CYPRUS DOMINICA FIJI GHANA GRENADA GUYANA INDIA JAMAICA KENYA KIRIBATI LESOTHO MALAWI MALAYSIA MALDIVES MALTA MAURITIUS MOZAMBIQUE NAMIBIA NAURU NEW ZEALAND NIGERIA PAKISTAN PAPUA NEW GUINEA RWANDA ST KITTS AND NEVIS ST LUCIA ST VINCENT AND SAMOA SEYCHELLES SIERRA LEONE SINGAPORE SOLOMON ISLANDS SOUTH AFRICA SRI LANKA SWAZILAND THE GRENADINES TONGA TRINIDAD TUVALU UGANDA UNITED KINGDOM UNITED REPUBLIC VANUATU ZAMBIA COMMONWEALTH AND TOBAGO OF TANZANIA FLAG 2 ‹ Contents › Page 3 Message from the Commonwealth Secretary General Page 4 Introduction from the Originator & Pageantmaster of Fly a Flag for the Commonwealth Page 5 How to take part Pages 7-14 A selection of photos from 2015 Page 15 Overview of the Commonwealth Pages 22-32 Acknowledgements Page 34 Contact details 3 ‹ Message from the Commonwealth Secretary-General › Fly a Flag for the Great advances have been made by the Commonwealth commitment, and so it is through establishing links with fellow Commonwealth was Commonwealth through the goodwill, trust, entirely appropriate and welcome that Commonwealth citizens in other member inaugurated on and mutual respect that bind us together individuals in local communities should states through the rich networks of Commonwealth Day as members of a worldwide family. We build gather to mark Commonwealth Day. There accredited Commonwealth organisations 2014 and was for the future on rich inheritances and are many ways in which initiatives at local that work for our common good. immediately shared values of democracy, development level can enhance appreciation of the embraced as a pioneering and innovative and diversity, with special concern for the Commonwealth by its citizens and help to Reflection on the global wisdom that the new way for people to celebrate the richness of our identities, inclusiveness, for communicate the many practical ways in Commonwealth represents can be combined Commonwealth in local communities. Flags women, and for youth. These contributions which the Commonwealth makes a with celebration as we raise the flag for were raised at over 750 places across the to the global good, and the spirit in which difference around the world. Commonwealth Day with pride in our shared Commonwealth in 2015, and all looks set they were achieved, deserve greater public inheritance, and dedicate ourselves afresh for there to be more than 1,000 local recognition. Fly-a-Flag for the Fly-a-Flag is an opportunity to mark to progress and prosperity, with equality, ceremonies and celebrations on Commonwealth is a way for all of us to Commonwealth Day, wherever we may be, equity, and opportunity for all. Commonwealth Day 2016. take part in spreading the message. and at the same time to consider the personal and community contributions we This is a remarkable trajectory and shows the Concern for the welfare of all and the can make towards shaping our collective extent to which Fly-a-Flag for the advancement of each is central to our future. We can each find mutual enrichment Commonwealth is capturing the imagination of people of all ages and proving its value as His Excellency Kamalesh Sharma a means by which we can join together with Commonwealth Secretary-General others in more widespread public expression of appreciation for the Commonwealth, the opportunities it offers, and the values it stands for. We welcome and applaud this imaginative initiative. Our Commonwealth flag is our shared symbol of a unique global community in which every citizen is celebrated for his or For further information about the her own uniqueness. Our flag unites us Commonwealth please google - wherever we are around the globe. Commonwealth Secretariat 4 ‹ Introduction from the Originator & Pageantmaster of Fly a Flag for the Commonwealth › The overwhelming success and high level of Later that day, before the We are confident that those who participated in 2014 and 2015 participation in Fly a Flag for the Commonwealth in its annual Commonwealth will take part again, opening up their events to schools and an first two years gives us great confidence for the future Observance, the final flag even wider range of local community groups and organisations. of this unique annual celebration. I hope you will join us was raised by His on Commonwealth Day 2016 as we prepare to Excellency Kamalesh With the generous support and involvement of the National commemorate an association of 53 independent and Sharma, Secretary- Association of Local Councils (NALC) and One Voice Wales equal sovereign states - a family of nations. General of the we are encouraging all the town and parish councils in Commonwealth. England and Wales, Channel Islands and the Isle of Man to Commonwealth Day 2015 saw more than 750 participate. The community councils in Scotland have been Commonwealth flags raised by local authorities, town and It was the largest single invited to join us too. parish councils, youth organisations and community groups co-ordinated raising of throughout the United Kingdom, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, the Commonwealth flag Once again, we are encouraging the involvement of youth UK Overseas Territories and Commonwealth in a shared in the 50-year history of organisations and schools throughout the Commonwealth, moment of celebration. the organisation and, to to provide them with a unique educational platform. As part John Howes, pictured on the left, raises the delight all those of the 2016 celebrations we will be urging everyone taking the Commonwealth Flag at the Cliff attending ceremonies part, especially schools, to support one of the charities Hotel, Gorleston, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk. around the UK, a shown on pages 17-22 by organising an educational project message of support and to help people understand some of the problems that encouragement was read from Her Majesty The Queen, millions of Commonwealth citizens face in their daily lives. Head of the Commonwealth. I do hope that you will join our international celebration. Fly a Flag for the Commonwealth will increase in size and Please go to page five of this publication and follow steps 1, For the first time in Maritime History, all the 11 ships of stature over the next few years, involving all of the countries of 2, 3, and 4 providing us with the requested information by P&O Cruises and Cunard Line raised the Commonwealth the Commonwealth and growing into a global celebration. no later than the 31st January 2016. flag on board ship at 10am local time, wherever they were in the world at that time. In 2016 we will be encouraging Commonwealth countries to raise the Commonwealth flag in their capital cities at 10am I am delighted to confirm that the oldest person in the World local time on 14th March as part of a multi-cultural event Bruno Peek to raise the Commonwealth flag on the 9th March 2015, across the time zones, starting in Tonga with the support Bruno Peek LVO OBE OPR was World War II Veteran, John Howes, who celebrated his and involvement of the Girl Guide Association of the Originator & Pageantmaster 100th Birthday in 2015. (Please see picture above centre) Kingdom of Tonga. Fly a Flag for the Commonwealth 5 ‹ How to take part › 1. Confirm your involvement please How to purchase your Commonwealth Flag The Event - 10am on Monday 14th March - send the following information to: Our official supplier is: Commonwealth Day 2016 (a) Fly a Flag protocol. The flag should be flown with the [email protected] as soon as JW Plant & Co Ltd toggle at the top, with the open end of the ‘C’ pointing possible, but by no later than the 39 Ashley Road away from the pole. 31st January 2016. Leeds LS9 7AJ (b) Before raising your flag please read out the Commonwealth Name of Council, organisation or another. Flags may be purchased in a number of ways: Affirmation below to all attending . This could be undertaken by a Name of contact/co-ordinator. civic leader or someone specially chosen from your community. Telephone number/s. Online: www.jwplant.co.uk BUY NOW The Commonwealth Affirmation: Mobile. Please follow the links provided “Joining together as members of one worldwide Email address. Email: [email protected] Commonwealth community, and valuing the personal dignity Flag location including postcode. Telephone: 0113 248 0454 CONTACT and worth of every citizen, we raise this flag as a symbol of Fax: 0113 235 0118 JW PLANT the ties of kinship and affinity that we cherish. We draw 2. Download the Fly a Flag Logo and the Guide To inspiration from our diversity, and the opportunities for Taking Part. Flag costs - 90” x 54” = £38.00 including delivery plus VAT working together, as a rich source of wisdom and a powerful Please go to: www.flyaflagforthecommonwealth.com influence for good in the world. We affirm our commitment 60” x 36” = £23.30 including delivery plus VAT to upholding the values set out in the Commonwealth 3. Specify your Commonwealth Flag size. Charter, to serving one another in a spirit of respect and There are two sizes of Commonwealth flags to choose from Orders should be placed no later than understanding, and to advancing development, democracy - 90” x 54” and 60” x 36”. They are manufactured from 11th December 2015. Flags will be delivered week and cooperation locally, nationally and internationally.” 155gsm woven polyester, dye-printed in blue and yellow. commencing 18th February 2016. Orders placed after 11th December 2015 may be accepted, but will have to be viewed on an individual basis to ensure delivery. Please contact JW Plant & (c) The raising of the Commonwealth Flag at 10am. The flags are of a single thickness and the design shows Co Ltd if you require different Commonwealth Flag sizes or other national The Commonwealth Flag should be raised by the Lord Mayor, through the cloth revealing a mirror image of the logo on flags.
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