Google Doodle celebrates Nigeria's Independence Day | Mint – Mint

Google Doodle commemorates Nigeria’s Independence Day today, marking the country’s official emergence as a sovereign nation on this day in 1960.

Nigeria is the most populous country in Africa. Independence Day celebrations begin with a nationally televised broadcast by the President of Nigeria, addressing the general public. In Lagos, a vibrant crowd dressed in green and white gathers to witness military manoeuvres performed by the Nigerian Armed Forces. Subsequently, the ceremonial hoisting of the Nigerian flag and the cutting of a symbolic Independence Day cake takes place.

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The remainder of the day proceeds with lively enthusiasm and singing of rhythms of fuji music, as Nigerians come together with friends and family to revel in the festivities. A culinary delight graces the occasion, featuring plantains and chicken served alongside jollof rice – a beloved meal that holds a special place not only during Independence Day but also in Nigerian culture. Many countrymen extend their celebrations to the beach, where they dance to music and enjoy fireworks.

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Yesterday, Google Doodle’s meticulously crafted creation paid tribute to the Ain Ghazal statues. These artifacts are around 9,000 years old and are regarded as among the earliest examples of large-scale human representations.

These ancient statues were unearthed in Jordan on September 30 in the year 1983. Archaeologists discovered the first group of sculptures in 1983 and a second group in 1985 at ‘Ain Ghazal’, a Neolithic site in Jordan. The Ain Ghazal figures depict men, women, and children with intricate details showing human features prominently such as almond-shaped eyes, noses, and legs, toes, and toenails.