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About the event
Gabon Independence Day is celebrated on August 17 annually. This day marks the establishment of an independent country when, after more than a century, Gabon claimed its liberation from France. On this day, locals hold festivities, concerts, parades, and firework displays as a reminder of this freedom. It�??s also a day to educate the younger generation and pass on the rich history of their country to make the feeling of freedom come alive. To pay respect to their country�??s Independence Day commemoration, all the commercial and administrative establishments are kept shut.
