Belize Enters 43rd Independence Season with National Flag Ceremony

Belize has officially entered its 43rd September season as the national flag was raised across the country on Sunday, September 1. The ceremony, held in honour of Belize’s independence from the United Kingdom on September 21, 1981, is an annual powerful reminder of the country’s sovereignty and unity.

The flag-raising ceremony, which took place nationwide, showcased Belize’s unique azure flag with red stripes and a central white circle featuring the Coat of Arms. The design, created by Everal Waight and Inéz Sánchez, remains notable as it is the only national flag in the world depicting human figures.

In his 1981 proclamation, Prime Minister George Price declared the flag a “pledge of national unity” and a sign of Belize’s dedication to “preserve and promote peace, stability, and prosperity.”