ULAN BATOR, July 10 (Xinhua) -- Mongolia celebrated its "Day to Honor National Flag" on Thursday, a festival aimed at strengthening national unity.
A national flag-raising ceremony held at the central square in the capital was attended by Mongolian President Ukhnaa Khurelsukh, Parliament Speaker Dashzegve Amarbayasgalan, Prime Minister Gombojav Zandanshatar, cabinet and parliament members, veterans, thousands of citizens and representatives of embassies and diplomatic missions in Mongolia.
The celebrations featured a military parade involving more than 1,400 military personnel and dozens of pieces of military equipment, including aircraft.
National Flag Day has been celebrated since 2009, one day before the traditional Naadam festival kicks off. ■
