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Africa-Press – Sierra-Leone. <\/strong><\/span>Yesterday, Mayor Yvonne Aki-Sawyerr, councillors and staff of Freetown City Council joined a cultural parade led by the leaders of the 17 ethnic groups in Freetown, in celebration of 230 years (1792 \u2013 2022), since the founding of Sierra Leone\u2019s capital Freetown as the home of freed slaves \u2013 the Krios.<\/p>\n

(Freetown At 230 Years Theme Song, featuring Blessing, Drizilik, Mello Seven and Raymond Allie)<\/b><\/p>\n

The rich display of culture in the streets through music, outfits and dancing was a true testament of Freetown being the home of ethnic diversity. We are proud that Freetown is home to all and we say a big thank you to all who made the parade a success as we continue to celebrate<\/p>\n

For More News And Analysis About Sierra-Leone<\/a> Follow Africa-Press<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Africa-Press – Sierra-Leone. Yesterday, Mayor Yvonne Aki-Sawyerr, councillors and staff of Freetown City Council joined a cultural parade led by the leaders of the 17 ethnic groups in Freetown, in celebration of 230 years (1792 \u2013 2022), since the founding of Sierra Leone\u2019s capital Freetown as the home of freed slaves \u2013 the Krios. 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