Ziniaré:The High Commission of Bassitenga Province held a flag-raising ceremony in Ziniaré on Thursday, as part of the National Days of Patriotic Engagement and Civic Participation (JEPPC). This event included a tribute to Captain Thomas Sankara, a key figure in the Burkinabè Revolution.

According to Burkina Information Agency, the ceremony took place at 730 am on the High Commission's premises, bringing together the province's vital forces, including the Defense and Security Forces, at the invitation of High Commissioner Saïdou Guigma.

During the event, High Commissioner Guigma read a message from President of Faso, Captain Ibrahim Traoré, which emphasized the importance of promoting the consumption of local products and preserving national cultural heritage. President Traoré stressed the need for Burkinabe people to engage in local production, processing, and consumption to bolster economic independence.

The President urged his compatriots to reject imperialism, specifically in their clothing and food choices, and to support products derived from national expertise. The ceremony also served as a moment to honor Captain Thomas Sankara, a symbol of sovereignty and national pride. Participants observed a minute of silence in his memory, recalling his famous saying "Kill Sankara and a thousand Sankaras will be born."

The day's activities concluded with an evening tasting of local dishes, aiming to promote national culinary traditions and highlight Burkina Faso's rich food heritage.