ULAN BATOR, Jul 10 (NNN-XINHUA) – Mongolia celebrates its “Day to Honour the National Flag” today, a time reserved to strengthen national unity.
A national flag-raising ceremony, held at the central square in the capital, was attended by Mongolian leaders, cabinet and parliament members, veterans, thousands of citizens and representatives of embassies and diplomatic missions in Mongolia.
During the ceremony, Mongolian President, Ukhnaa Khurelsukh, extended festive greetings to all citizens and praised the country’s military service people, who have participated in UN peacekeeping operations.
The celebrations featured a military parade, involving more than 4,000 military personnel and dozens of pieces of military equipment, including aircraft.
National flag day has been celebrated since 2009, on Jul 10, one day before the traditional Naadam festival kicks off.– NNN-XINHUA
