On the 30th August 1999 Timor-Leste voted in a national referendum which ultimately led to the arrival of INTERFET to restore peace and stability, and then independence being declared in May 2002.
The Government of Timor-Leste has a series of events planned to mark this important occasion. http://timor-leste.gov.tl/?p=22339&lang=en&n=1
More events will be included when the dates are confirmed.
An official activities schedule is at Government of Timor-Leste web site. (http://timor-leste.gov.tl/?p=22116&lang=en) which we have reposted below.
If you are planning travel please refer to that site before making any bookings.
We welcome an opportunity to include other activities on this calendar of events, please email details to the Resident Coordinator's assistant Este endereço de email está sendo protegido de spambots. Você precisa do JavaScript ativado para vê-lo.
Month | Day | Activity | Organizer |
July | 31 | Celebrations in Lautém, Lospalos | Govt Timor-Leste |
August | 1 | Celebrations in Lautém, Lospalos | Govt Timor-Leste |
2 -3 | Celebrations in Baucau | Govt Timor-Leste | |
5-6 | Celebrations in Viqueque | Govt Timor-Leste | |
7-8 | Celebrations in Manatuto | Govt Timor-Leste | |
9-10 | Celebrations in Díli | Govt Timor-Leste | |
9-10 | Celebrations in Aileu | Govt Timor-Leste | |
12-13 | Celebrations in Ainaro | Govt Timor-Leste | |
14-15 | Celebrations in Manufahi, Same | Govt Timor-Leste | |
16-17 | Celebrations in Covalima, Suai | Govt Timor-Leste | |
19-20 | Celebrations in Bobonaro, Maliana | Govt Timor-Leste | |
20 | FALINTIL Day | Govt Timor-Leste | |
21-22 | Celebrations in Ermera, Gleno | Govt Timor-Leste | |
21-22 | Celebrations in Liquiçá | Govt Timor-Leste | |
23-24 | Celebrations in Oecusse | Govt Timor-Leste | |
Activities in Dili | |||
1-24 | 1 - 24 - Beginning of the activities in Dili: | Govt Timor-Leste | |
- Painting exhibitions | Govt Timor-Leste | ||
- Photo exhibitions | Govt Timor-Leste | ||
- Documentary exhibitions (on TV) | Govt Timor-Leste | ||
- Cultural competition (traditional dances, painting, etc.) | Govt Timor-Leste | ||
- School Educational Activities | Govt Timor-Leste | ||
- Lecture series about the celebrations’ subject (UNTL), (further info in the Cultural Programme) | Govt Timor-Leste | ||
Govt Timor-Leste | |||
25 | 25 - Guests arrive | Govt Timor-Leste | |
26, 27, 28 | 26, 27, 28 - Guests of honour arrive | Govt Timor-Leste | |
Govt Timor-Leste | |||
29 | 9.00h - Thanksgiving Mass, Dili Cathedral | Govt Timor-Leste | |
3-5pm; UN in Timor-Leste Commemoration and Unveiling of plaque top all those who died in service in TL | UN (Private) | ||
19.30h - Welcome dinner, hosted by the President of the Republic of Timor-Leste, Presidential Palace | Govt Timor-Leste | ||
30 | 9.00h - Formal session begins at the National Parliament with honorary address by the UNSG (TBC) National Parliament | Govt Timor-Leste | |
12.30h - Lunch hosted by the Prime Minister of the Republic of Timor-Leste, Ministry of Finance | Govt Timor-Leste | ||
Tasi Tolu | |||
14.30h - Event opens to public in Tasi Tolu | Govt Timor-Leste | ||
15.00h - Cultural activities begin (musical groups, dances, etc.), award ceremonies | Govt Timor-Leste | ||
18.30h - Guests of honour arrive in Tasi Tolu | Govt Timor-Leste | ||
19.00h - Official ceremonies begin in Tasi Tolu (Speech of the President of the Republic of Timor-Leste, award of medals of honour, cultural performances) | Govt Timor-Leste | ||
20.30h - Official ceremonies conclude, fireworks and guests of honor depart | Govt Timor-Leste | ||
21.00h - Tribute to the international solidarity groups - Start of the musical concert, Tasi Tolu – Main Stage | Govt Timor-Leste | ||
31 | International guests depart |