Chargé d’Affaires Tom Bevan officially opened the Freedom Festival with a ceremony at Antananarivo City Hall, celebrating 250 years of American independence and the friendship between the United States and Madagascar. The ceremony was attended by government representatives, including Président de la Délégation Spéciale of Antananarivo Feno Ralambomanana, as well as commercial, educational, and other partners. The free, two-day festival continues through September 27 and is open to the public. In his remarks, Bevan reflected on the significance of the anniversary, stating that America's founding spirit and dedication to freedom and innovation live on today, and noted that the festival is also about connecting, providing an opportunity for Malagasy visitors to meet Americans.
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