Nauru holds ceremony to celebrate 56th anniversary of independence

Nauru's police guards of honour attend a ceremony celebrating Nauru's 56th anniversary of independence in Nauru, Jan. 31, 2024. Nauru held a ceremony to celebrate its 56th anniversary of independence on Wednesday. (Photo by Chen Guolong/Xinhua)

People take part in a parade celebrating Nauru's 56th anniversary of independence in Nauru, Jan. 31, 2024. Nauru held a ceremony to celebrate its 56th anniversary of independence on Wednesday. (Photo by Chen Guolong/Xinhua)

Children take part in a parade celebrating Nauru's 56th anniversary of independence in Nauru, Jan. 31, 2024. Nauru held a ceremony to celebrate its 56th anniversary of independence on Wednesday. (Photo by Chen Guolong/Xinhua)

Nauru President David Adeang attends the ceremony celebrating Nauru's 56th anniversary of independence in Nauru, Jan. 31, 2024. Nauru held a ceremony to celebrate its 56th anniversary of independence on Wednesday. (Photo by Chen Guolong/Xinhua)

Nauru President David Adeang lays a wreath at a war monument in Nauru, Jan. 31, 2024. Nauru held a ceremony to celebrate its 56th anniversary of independence on Wednesday. (Photo by Chen Guolong/Xinhua)

Nauru's national flag is raised during the ceremony celebrating Nauru's 56th anniversary of independence in Nauru, Jan. 31, 2024. Nauru held a ceremony to celebrate its 56th anniversary of independence on Wednesday. (Photo by Chen Guolong/Xinhua)