According to a statement from CIPRA, to which VerAngola had access, the act took place in the courtyard of the Museum of Military History, in Luanda.
João Lourenço, who was accompanied by the first lady of the Republic, Ana Dias Lourenço, "arrived at the place, arrived at the place around 8:00 am".
According to the note, the head of state thus witnessed "the act in honor of the heroes of the homeland and other Angolans who have committed themselves to achieving national independence, peace, progress and development in Angola".
Weighing 40 kilos and 18 meters long, the flag was hoisted on a 75-meter-tall pole, "while the national anthem was sung by those present, including several members of the Executive."
The date was also marked by Carolina Cerqueira, president of the National Assembly. Cited by Angop, the official classified these 47 years as being of "glory and national pride" that lead Angolans to preserve national unity.
In turn, Luísa Damião, vice-president of the MPLA, admitted that it has been 47 years with many victories, considering that "Angolans must continue to work for a more democratic, inclusive and more modern Angola".
Also quoted by Angop, Adalberto da Costa Júnior, president of UNITA, referred that independence is the result of paths marked by "blood and struggle" throughout the country and considered that it must be preserved.
Florbela Malaquias, leader of the Humanist Party of Angola, Joel Leonardo, president of the Supreme Court, and Benedito Daniel, president of the PRS also marked the day.
Cited by Angop, Florbela Malaquias appealed to citizens to continue their search for "ideals of independence". Joel Leonardo passed on a word of peace and hope for the future, while Benedito Daniel considered that "nothing is more important for a people than their freedom".
