July 26, 2025

222nd Anniversary of the Bicolor: Under the Fils-Aimé Government, the Flag Becomes a Symbol of Unity

May 18, 2025

On May 18, 2025, official Flag Day celebrations were exceptionally held in Cap-Haïtien due to security conditions preventing the traditional ceremony in Arcahaie, the historic birthplace of the Haitian bicolor flag. Prime Minister Alix Didier Fils-Aimé, accompanied by members of the government and the Transitional Presidential Council, attended the solemn Te Deum at the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Assumption.

In this emblematic city of Haitian resistance, the authorities sought to make the day both one of reflection and of mobilization. “The flag is our sacred bond,” declared the head of government, calling for national cohesion to overcome today’s challenges.

The Prime Minister used the occasion to pay tribute to the legacy of the ancestors, while stressing the need for unity, dialogue, and collective commitment. “Together, we must create an environment of security and trust, conducive to holding the constitutional referendum and free elections,” he stated firmly.

During the Flag-Raising Ceremony, the Prime Minister sang the national anthem alongside other officials, in a gesture of solidarity with the population. “This symbol calls us to unity. It reminds us that the time for division has passed—it is now time for sacred union,” he affirmed.

Through these gestures and statements, the government aims to rally all sectors of society around a common project: restoring state authority, rebuilding institutions, and offering a better future to Haitian youth. “The future of the Republic depends on our ability to stand together,” the Prime Minister’s Office emphasized.

Despite ongoing uncertainty and tension, the symbolism of May 18 remains a collective anchor—a flame of hope in a country striving for stability. “United under one flag, let us build together the future that Haiti deserves,” concluded the official message, reaffirming the government’s commitment to serving the nation with dignity, justice, and peace.

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