The Republic of China’s government is providing funding for Saint Lucia’s 45th anniversary of independence festivities (Taiwan).
St. Lucia’s Independence Day theme for the year 2024 is “Douvan Ansanm: Building a Nation Through Unity, Resilience and Creativity”. The celebration spans from January 28 to March 17. On February 22, 1979, Saint Lucia gained independence from Great Britain.
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The government of Saint Lucia received a cheque for fireworks and banners to be used during celebrations commemorating the island nation’s 45th anniversary of independence on January 22, 2024, from Taiwan’s ambassador to Saint Lucia, H.E. Peter Chia-Yen Chen.
Ambassador Chen stated, “As Saint Lucia is about to celebrate its 45th anniversary of independence in strengthening the nation’s unity and identity, Taiwan is more than happy to support the firework display on the evening of 21st February 2024, and to sponsor 250 hand-waving flags and 80 large flags produced in Taiwan and will be soon shipped to Saint Lucia to be part of the celebrations.”
Ambassador Chen additionally mentioned: “Taiwan will continue to collaborate with Hon. Prime Minister Pierre and the Government of Saint Lucia, steering our nations towards a brighter and more prosperous tomorrow.”
The Government of the Republic of China (Taiwan) has been consistently supported, and for that, Hon. Philip J. Pierre, Minister of Finance, Economic Development, and the Youth Economy, as well as Minister of Justice and National Security, expressed gratitude.
