The Rizal Monolith was lit up in environment-friendly today in event of Africa Day which notes the 61st wedding anniversary of the starting of the African Union.
Africa Day, commemorated on Might 25th yearly, memorializes the facility of the Company of African Unity (OAU) in 1963, which has actually given that been prospered by the African Union (AU). The day commemorates the variety and unity of the African continent and its individuals. The lights highlights the collaboration and friendship in between the Philippines and the private nations that consist of the African Union.
The AU is consisted of all 55 nations in the African continent. According to the AU’s site, its main flag takes on the shade environment-friendly represents African hopes and ambitions.
There are 6 (6) resident African Consular offices in the Philippines: Angola, Egypt, Libya, Morocco, Nigeria, and South Africa. The lights was made with the participation of the National Parks Growth Board.
Distributed by APO Team in behalf of Division of Foreign Matters, Republic of the Philippines.
