Golden Jubilee of Ghana’s independence

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The Golden Jubilee of Ghana’s independence was the nationwide celebration in 2007 marking 50 years since Ghana became the first sub-Saharan African country to gain independence from colonial rule.

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Predicate Object
instanceOf historical event
national anniversary celebration
alsoKnownAs Ghana 50th Independence Anniversary NERFINISHED
Ghana@50 NERFINISHED
category 2007 in Ghana
Anniversaries of national independence
National holidays of Ghana NERFINISHED
commemorates 50th anniversary of Ghana’s independence
independence of Ghana from British colonial rule
country Ghana
duration 2007-03-06/2007-03-06
featuredEventType cultural performances
fireworks display
military parade
public rallies
religious services
state ceremonies
hasAnniversaryNumber 50
hasOrdinal 50th
hasSignificance celebration of Ghana’s role in Pan-Africanism
milestone in post-colonial African history
symbol of Ghana’s political stability and continuity
hasTheme African liberation and decolonisation
national pride and unity
reflection on independence struggle
honoursFigure Kwame Nkrumah NERFINISHED
includesSymbol display of Ghanaian national flag
use of national colours red gold green and black star
involves armed forces of Ghana NERFINISHED
foreign dignitaries and heads of state
participation of Ghanaian diaspora
school children’s parades
traditional leaders and chiefs
isPartOf history of Ghana
history of decolonisation in Africa
mainVenue Independence Square, Accra NERFINISHED
marksStatus Ghana as first sub-Saharan African country to gain independence from colonial rule
organisedBy Government of Ghana NERFINISHED
originalColonialPower United Kingdom NERFINISHED
originalIndependenceDate 1957-03-06
publicHoliday Independence Day of Ghana NERFINISHED
startDate 2007-03-06
tookPlaceInCity Accra NERFINISHED
tookPlaceInCountry Ghana NERFINISHED
tookPlaceInYear 2007
typeOfCelebration golden jubilee

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Jubilee House namedAfter Golden Jubilee of Ghana’s independence