Video — The Flag That Unites Us
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Transcript – The Flag That Unites Us
Video length : 00:01:14
[music]
[The video opens with sweeping aerial shots of Canada’s vast and diverse landscapes. Snow-capped mountains, rolling green fields, and a coastline with crashing waves. The Canadian flag waves proudly in the wind against a bright blue sky]
[Montage of a Canadian flag and a shot of the Peace Tower on Parliament Hill.]
Women: At the stroke of noon, on February 15th, 1965,
Man: the red and white maple leaf flag was raised for the very first time on Parliament Hill.
[Montage of the Canadian flag at night and in a group of people.]
Woman: The flag is a symbol that unites Canadians,
Man: and reflects the common values we take pride in.
[Montage of Canadian flag on building and outside.]
Man (voice over): Opportunity.
Man (voice over): Be united.
Man: Democracy.
Woman: Pride.
Man: Freedom.
Man: Patriotism.
Man: It allows us to come together and all truly feel Canadian.
[Montage of landscapes showing different parts of the country.]
[Youth marching band drumming in front of the Parliament.]
[Hockey players holding a giant Canadian flag on the Rideau Canal.]
Man (voice-over): Take a moment to reflect on Canadian values.
Woman: and what the flag means to you.
Man: Let's celebrate together!
Women: Let's celebrate together!
Woman: Happy National Flag of Canada Day.
Men: Happy National Flag of Canada Day.
[Music]
[Crowds flying the Canada Flag.]
[Images merging to create a mosaic of one big Canadian Flag.]
[text on screen: canada.ca/Flag-Day]
[The Canadian Heritage Wordmark appears.]
[The Canada Wordmark appears.]