Cayman will join other territories around the world to celebrate the culture and history of the Commonwealth nations on Monday.
Commonwealth Day is celebrated worldwide on the second Monday in March every year.
On Sunday, March 9, the Royal Commonwealth Society and St. George’s Anglican Church will host the annual Commonwealth Day Service at the church at 4 p.m.
Governor Helen Kilpatrick will read the Queen’s Message on the Commonwealth 2014 theme, “Team Commonwealth”, in honor of the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. Everyone, particularly members from Commonwealth countries, is welcome.
According to organizers, the aim of commemorating Commonwealth Day is to promote understanding on global issues, international cooperation and the work of the Commonwealth to improve the lives of its 1.8 billion citizens.
The day promotes the importance of the Commonwealth – its values and belief and the cultural, historical and traditional values of other countries.
During Commonwealth Day around the island, students also learn about the culture and traditional heritage of other countries.
The day promotes the importance of the Commonwealth – its values and belief and the cultural, historical and traditional values of other countries.
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