Commonwealth Day in Tuvalu ― Date, History, and Details

Commonwealth Day in Tuvalu

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History of Commonwealth Day in Tuvalu and How to Celebrate/ Observe It

Commonwealth Day is a national holiday in Tuvalu, celebrated on the second Monday in March. It commemorates the day in 1887 when the Tuvaluan Islands became a British protectorate. The holiday is marked with a flag-raising ceremony, followed by a church service and a feast. Traditional dances and sports competitions are also held.