General News of Sunday, 7 March 2021Source: www.ghanaweb.com#TrendingGH: Mixed reactions greet absence of 6th March parade on Independence Dayplay videoFile photo: Ghana's 64th Independence Day celebrations was held virtuallySome Ghanaians have expressed varied opinions about the brief virtual ceremony that was held to mark the country’s 64th Independence Day on March 6, 2021. For the first time in Ghana’s history, the usual long hours of parade and speeches to mark the country’s independence day was forfeited due to the existence of the COVID-19 pandemic. Some individuals who spoke to www.ghanaweb.com are of the view that going forward, the country should maintain the virtual celebration on Independence Day. Others were, however, of the view that the 6th march parade is a longstanding Ghanaian culture and as such should not be scrapped. It is our culture and usually held to remember our forefathers,” an individual asserted.

Source: GhanaWeb March 07, 2021 12:45 UTC