UNB, Dhaka :
People in Commonwealth countries in Asia, Africa, the Caribbean and Americas, the Pacific and Europe will observe Commonwealth Dayon Monday.
Faith and civic gatherings, debates, school assemblies, flag raising ceremonies, street parties and fashion shows are just some of the events they will use to celebrate the vast diversity, strong unity and uplifting values that define the Commonwealth.
In London, Head of the Commonwealth Queen Elizabeth II will attend a multicultural, multi-faith service at Westminster Abbey with a mixture of testimonies, performances and readings from throughout the Commonwealth.
The event will be broadcast live on BBC One from2.45pm (GMT)and will feature a procession of
People in Commonwealth countries in Asia, Africa, the Caribbean and Americas, the Pacific and Europe will observe Commonwealth Dayon Monday.
Faith and civic gatherings, debates, school assemblies, flag raising ceremonies, street parties and fashion shows are just some of the events they will use to celebrate the vast diversity, strong unity and uplifting values that define the Commonwealth.
In London, Head of the Commonwealth Queen Elizabeth II will attend a multicultural, multi-faith service at Westminster Abbey with a mixture of testimonies, performances and readings from throughout the Commonwealth.
The event will be broadcast live on BBC One from2.45pm (GMT)and will feature a procession of
Commonwealth flags, with a young flag bearer representing each of the 53 nations of the Commonwealth.
Attendees will be treated to musical performances from Ghanaian drum collective One-Drum, NgatiRanana London Maori Club, Portsmouth Gospel Choir, and British musician Liam Payne. Spoken reflections will be given by award-winning spoken word artist JaspreetKaur, and Dr Andrew Bastawrous, Co-Founder and CEO of Peek Vision.
