Oct 09, 2020
Uganda Independence Day 2020
This Doodle’s Key Themes
Today’s Doodle celebrates Uganda’s Independence Day in commemoration of the date in 1962 when the East African country shed its status as a British protectorate to become a fully autonomous nation.
Depicted in the Doodle artwork is Uganda’s flag, which features six alternating stripes of black, yellow, and red— colors that represent the Ugandan people, equatorial sunlight, and solidarity. The distinctive bird at the center of the flag is the Grey Crowned Crane, a gentle creature selected for its natural beauty and elegance to represent Uganda as its national emblem. The bird’s raised leg creates a deliberate pose meant to symbolize the country’s movement into the future.
Happy Independence Day, Uganda!
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