Independence Day – 50th anniversary

Malawi was ruled by the British until 1964 when it became a free country. The country used to be called Nyasalanda. In the 1950s, Nyasaland was joined with Northern and Southern Rhodesia (Zambia and Zimbabwe). They formed the  Federation of Rhodesia and Nyasaland. The Federation was dissolved on 31 December 1963. After the independence, it took another 30 years before the country became a democractic country.

People waiting outside the stadium

The celebration took place at the Civic stadium. The president was there. The military were marching. There was traditional dancing. The whole day ended with a football match between Mozambique and Malawi. I went there but unfortunately they didn’t let us in. We should have been there at 6 am to get in. But looking at all people outside was not too bad either. 

Fortunately the dancers were practicing outside the stadium