Dear Mayor Ken Sim and Members of City Council,
I am writing to you today on behalf of the Canadian-Croatian community in British Columbia to formally request the raising of the Croatian national flag at Vancouver City Hall on May 30th, 2026, in honor of Croatia Statehood Day (Dan državnosti).
As you may know, the Government of British Columbia has officially proclaimed May 30th as Croatia Statehood Day. This historic proclamation recognizes the rich history, sovereignty, and cultural heritage of Croatia. More importantly, it honors the profound contributions that generations of Croatian-Canadians have made to the social, cultural, and economic fabric of Vancouver and the wider province.
The Croatian community in Vancouver has a long and proud history of integration, hard work, and community building. Raising the Croatian flag at City Hall on this significant day would be a deeply meaningful gesture of recognition and inclusion for thousands of Croatian-Canadians who call Vancouver home. It would also serve as a beautiful celebration of our city’s rich multicultural identity.
Furthermore, our community recently showed its deep commitment to strengthening ties between our nations through the successful completion and dedication of the Embassy building in Ottawa, a project driven by the generosity and hard work of Croatian-Canadians.
We would be deeply honored if the City of Vancouver would join us in celebrating this historic occasion by flying the Croatian flag on May 30th.
Thank you very much for your time, consideration, and ongoing support of Vancouver’s diverse communities. I look forward to your positive response.
Sincerely,
Ivan Curman
President of the Canadian-Croatian Congress
President of the Committee for the Completion of the Croatian Embassy
604-725-6252
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