In commemoration of Flag Day, the Municipality of Concordia, through the Undersecretariat of Education and Culture, organized this Friday the Patriotic Festival "La Bianca dresses in sky blue and white," an emotional community gathering that brought together residents, institutions, students, and teachers from the northern area to pay tribute to our national symbol and renew the commitment to the values that identify us as Argentines.
The day began with the entrance of the ceremonial flags of primary schools No. 8 “Madame Curie”, No. 52 “Dos Naciones”, No. 69 “Malvinas Argentinas”, and No. 4 “María Juana de Lavardén”. The 4th-grade students from these institutions made the traditional Pledge of Loyalty to the Flag, in a ceremony filled with emotion, accompanied by their teachers, family members, and authorities.
The singing of the Argentine National Anthem and the March of Entre Ríos was performed by the “Santos Maggi” Municipal Music Area, enhancing the spirit of unity and belonging that marked the entire celebration.
One of the most significant moments was the official presentation of the “Bandera de la Patria Mía,” a flag over 200 meters long, made in a participatory manner by residents, institutions, seamstresses, and volunteers from across the city. This initiative, promoted by the Undersecretariat of Education and Culture, is consolidated as a symbol of community and civic commitment, reflecting the joint effort to keep the memory and legacy of Manuel Belgrano alive.
“The true meaning of the Homeland lies in these collective gestures. When a community unites to build the future, symbols are transformed into action and commitment,” expressed Mayor Francisco Azcué when addressing those present. “This flag is Concordia. It is the reflection of our people, our neighborhoods, and the values we want to recover: unity, work, and respect for our history.”
For his part, the Undersecretary of Education and Culture, Professor Carlos Gatto, highlighted: “We set out for this date to be not just a ceremony, but a true meeting between residents and families. Education is the path that connects history with the future, and from this place, we work every day to strengthen that bond.”
The Festival featured artistic performances from various municipal cultural spaces: the “Santos Maggi” Music Area, the “Renovando Sueños” Municipal Folk Ballet, the Municipal Guitar Workshop (Prof. Facundo Romero), the Folk Dance Workshop (Prof. Viviana Saad), the “Ciudad Satélite” Choir Workshop, the musical group “Los Hermanos Roldán,” and the special participation of the Ráfaga Comparsa along with the Nota 1000 Drum Section and the Carnival Queen of Concordia, Yanella Aldecoa.
The ceremony was attended by the Municipal Vice President and President of the Deliberative Council, Lic. Magdalena Reta de Urquiza; Councilors Silvina Ovelar and Felipe Sastre; National Deputy Nancy Ballejos; the Director of Education, Lic. Nélida Amam; and the Director of Culture, Daniel Bogado.
Concordia celebrated its flag with the intact commitment to continue building community, identity, and the future.
The day began with the entrance of the ceremonial flags of primary schools No. 8 “Madame Curie”, No. 52 “Dos Naciones”, No. 69 “Malvinas Argentinas”, and No. 4 “María Juana de Lavardén”. The 4th-grade students from these institutions made the traditional Pledge of Loyalty to the Flag, in a ceremony filled with emotion, accompanied by their teachers, family members, and authorities.
The singing of the Argentine National Anthem and the March of Entre Ríos was performed by the “Santos Maggi” Municipal Music Area, enhancing the spirit of unity and belonging that marked the entire celebration.
One of the most significant moments was the official presentation of the “Bandera de la Patria Mía,” a flag over 200 meters long, made in a participatory manner by residents, institutions, seamstresses, and volunteers from across the city. This initiative, promoted by the Undersecretariat of Education and Culture, is consolidated as a symbol of community and civic commitment, reflecting the joint effort to keep the memory and legacy of Manuel Belgrano alive.
“The true meaning of the Homeland lies in these collective gestures. When a community unites to build the future, symbols are transformed into action and commitment,” expressed Mayor Francisco Azcué when addressing those present. “This flag is Concordia. It is the reflection of our people, our neighborhoods, and the values we want to recover: unity, work, and respect for our history.”
For his part, the Undersecretary of Education and Culture, Professor Carlos Gatto, highlighted: “We set out for this date to be not just a ceremony, but a true meeting between residents and families. Education is the path that connects history with the future, and from this place, we work every day to strengthen that bond.”
The Festival featured artistic performances from various municipal cultural spaces: the “Santos Maggi” Music Area, the “Renovando Sueños” Municipal Folk Ballet, the Municipal Guitar Workshop (Prof. Facundo Romero), the Folk Dance Workshop (Prof. Viviana Saad), the “Ciudad Satélite” Choir Workshop, the musical group “Los Hermanos Roldán,” and the special participation of the Ráfaga Comparsa along with the Nota 1000 Drum Section and the Carnival Queen of Concordia, Yanella Aldecoa.
The ceremony was attended by the Municipal Vice President and President of the Deliberative Council, Lic. Magdalena Reta de Urquiza; Councilors Silvina Ovelar and Felipe Sastre; National Deputy Nancy Ballejos; the Director of Education, Lic. Nélida Amam; and the Director of Culture, Daniel Bogado.
Concordia celebrated its flag with the intact commitment to continue building community, identity, and the future.