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Dalton1
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 Posted - 18 Feb 2007 : 02:00:49
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So now comes another birthday. Our dear country, the Gambia will be 42 years tomorrow, February 18th 2007. It is true that She is aging, but to reflect on "independence" means to reflect on the successes and failures of a nation since its time of birth from British Colonial rule. "Freedom" and "liberty" are key areas to look at in assessing independence. Infrastructural development cannot be a major tool for assessment of independence, though it cannot be left behind. So when we weigh things, how independent are we today? What is there to celebrate?
Nonetheless, it's our day-a national day, despite all that happened and is still happening. I wish every Gambian, a very lovely day tomorrow. Please find time to read the nice wording of our national anthem, though, you may be far or near from her.
Long live the Gambia!
Long live her true people!!
www.statehouse.gm (visit site and listen to the melodeous song)
Gambia's national anthem.
"For The Gambia, our homeland,
we strive and work and pray,
That all may live in unity,
freedom and peace each day.
Let justice guide our actions
towards the common good,
And join our diverse peoples
to prove man's brotherhood.
We pledge our firm allegiance,
our promise we renew;
Keep us, great God of nations,
to The Gambia ever true.
- Adapted from the traditional Mandinka song 'Foday Kaba Dumbuya' "
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"There is no god but Allah (SWT); and Muhammad (SAW)is His last messenger." shahadah. Fear & Worship Allah (SWT) Alone! (:
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Edited by - Dalton1 on 18 Feb 2007 02:08:19 |
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toubab1020
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Posted - 18 Feb 2007 : 02:09:41
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Very Happy Birthday to our dear country Gambia. |
"Simple is good" & I strongly dislike politics. You cannot defend the indefensible.
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toubab1020
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Posted - 18 Feb 2007 : 02:09:41
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Very Happy Birthday to our dear country Gambia. |
"Simple is good" & I strongly dislike politics. You cannot defend the indefensible.
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Dalton1
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Posted - 18 Feb 2007 : 02:14:33
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Originally posted by toubab1020
Very Happy Birthday to our dear country Gambia.
By the way, when we say "Gambians" it includes all friends of the Gambia.
Toubab, you name sound like foreign to me. Good to know you are Gambian too. |
"There is no god but Allah (SWT); and Muhammad (SAW)is His last messenger." shahadah. Fear & Worship Allah (SWT) Alone! (:
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Dalton1
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Posted - 18 Feb 2007 : 02:14:33
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Originally posted by toubab1020
Very Happy Birthday to our dear country Gambia.
By the way, when we say "Gambians" it includes all friends of the Gambia.
Toubab, you name sound like foreign to me. Good to know you are Gambian too. |
"There is no god but Allah (SWT); and Muhammad (SAW)is His last messenger." shahadah. Fear & Worship Allah (SWT) Alone! (:
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Momodou
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Sister Omega
United Kingdom
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Posted - 18 Feb 2007 : 02:28:38
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As I myself just turned 40 last Saturday
I'd like to wish my beloved Gambia a Happy 42nd Anniversary.
May she have a progressive and prosperous year!
Peace
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Peace
Sister Omega |
Edited by - Sister Omega on 18 Feb 2007 02:29:58 |
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Sister Omega
United Kingdom
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Posted - 18 Feb 2007 : 02:28:38
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As I myself just turned 40 last Saturday
I'd like to wish my beloved Gambia a Happy 42nd Anniversary.
May she have a progressive and prosperous year!
Peace
Sister Omega |
Peace
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Edited by - Sister Omega on 18 Feb 2007 02:29:58 |
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Momodou
Denmark
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Posted - 18 Feb 2007 : 02:52:12
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Originally posted by Sister Omega
As I myself just turned 40 last Saturday
I'd like to wish my beloved Gambia a Happy 42nd Anniversary.
May she have a progressive and prosperous year!
Peace
Sister Omega
A belated happy birthday to you too. |
A clear conscience fears no accusation - proverb from Sierra Leone |
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Momodou
Denmark
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Posted - 18 Feb 2007 : 02:52:12
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Originally posted by Sister Omega
As I myself just turned 40 last Saturday
I'd like to wish my beloved Gambia a Happy 42nd Anniversary.
May she have a progressive and prosperous year!
Peace
Sister Omega
A belated happy birthday to you too. |
A clear conscience fears no accusation - proverb from Sierra Leone |
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toubab1020
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Posted - 18 Feb 2007 : 11:34:28
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Originally posted by Dalton1
quote:
Originally posted by toubab1020
Very Happy Birthday to our dear country Gambia.
By the way, when we say "Gambians" it includes all friends of the Gambia.
Toubab, you name sound like foreign to me. Good to know you are Gambian too.
I like that, Thanks.
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"Simple is good" & I strongly dislike politics. You cannot defend the indefensible.
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toubab1020
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Posted - 18 Feb 2007 : 11:34:28
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Originally posted by Dalton1
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Originally posted by toubab1020
Very Happy Birthday to our dear country Gambia.
By the way, when we say "Gambians" it includes all friends of the Gambia.
Toubab, you name sound like foreign to me. Good to know you are Gambian too.
I like that, Thanks.
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"Simple is good" & I strongly dislike politics. You cannot defend the indefensible.
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Foni
United Kingdom
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Posted - 18 Feb 2007 : 12:21:45
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Happy birthday to our dear motherland the GAMBIA.Nomatta what we as Gambians will always be gambians even if you own a foreign passport that will not change the fact that naturally you a Gambian may be not by documentattion.
Once again Happy birthday the Gambia
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Foni
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Posted - 18 Feb 2007 : 12:21:45
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Happy birthday to our dear motherland the GAMBIA.Nomatta what we as Gambians will always be gambians even if you own a foreign passport that will not change the fact that naturally you a Gambian may be not by documentattion.
Once again Happy birthday the Gambia
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Dalton1
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Posted - 18 Feb 2007 : 14:54:13
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Originally posted by Sister Omega
As I myself just turned 40 last Saturday
I'd like to wish my beloved Gambia a Happy 42nd Anniversary.
May she have a progressive and prosperous year!
Peace
Sister Omega
Omega,
i wish you many more years to celebrate your birthday with us, just days before we raise our national flag each year. Thanks for being among Gambians, shows you care for Africa, though, your threads always supported a renowned tyrant of a living century-your political opinion.
Momodou, thanks for the National Anthem. The kondorong character will love it so much, while dressed in a fulani "hat" and decorated "daba-kurtu".
Happy celebration to all!
Dalton, aog |
"There is no god but Allah (SWT); and Muhammad (SAW)is His last messenger." shahadah. Fear & Worship Allah (SWT) Alone! (:
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