Classroom lesson ยท Festival ยท ๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ณ Tunisia

Independence Day

Tunisia's national celebration on 20 March every year

Photo ยท Wikimedia Commons

What is it?

On 20 March every year, Tunisia celebrates Independence Day โ€” the anniversary of the day in 1956 when the country became fully independent. It is a joyful national holiday filled with parades, music, dancing, and the red-and-white colours of the Tunisian flag flying everywhere.

Tell me more

The Tunisian flag is red and white with a red crescent moon and star in the centre โ€” colours and symbols that have represented the country for over a century. On Independence Day, buildings are decorated with flags, streets fill with people wearing red and white, and there is a feeling of national pride and celebration throughout the country.

In the capital Tunis and in cities across the country, schools hold special events to mark the day. Children learn songs, perform plays, and take part in parades wearing traditional Tunisian dress. The day is a chance to celebrate all the things that make Tunisia special โ€” its food, its music, its landscapes, and its people.

Independence Day is a time when Tunisians of all ages come together to feel connected to their country and to each other. Families share special meals, watch fireworks displays, and gather in public squares to listen to music and speeches. The day reminds everyone of how much the country has to be proud of.

In the classroom

Walk your class through this in 15 minutes.

Talk together

Discussion prompts

  1. 01What does the flag of your country look like, and do you know what its colours and symbols mean?
  2. 02What are the things about where you live that you would most want to celebrate on a national day?
  3. 03Independence Day brings people together. What other events or occasions bring your community together?
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Classroom activity

Design a flag for your classroom, school, or an imaginary country. Choose colours and symbols that represent something important to you, then write a short explanation of what each part of your flag means. Present your flag to the class.