Kuwait is in full colors today, February 25,2016  as it marks its  55th National Day. Serving to ignite the very essence of nationalism, on National Day Kuwait celebrates with myriad festivities and events, including a spectacular display of fireworks, illuminating the night sky. On this momentous day, Kuwaitis are typically attired in national dress and streets are decorated in the colours of the national flag. Kuwaitis like to spray each other with coloured foam, and water guns so maybe do not wear your very best clothes.

On #iLoveYouKuwait : A Kuwaiti Boy Squinting against the sun flying his kite.

On #iLoveYouKuwait : Kuwaiti fashion faux pas ,typical National Day at the desert.

On #iLoveYouKuwait : National costumes, face paints & gimme Korean love,Salam!

On #iLoveYouKuwait : National Day for Kuwaiti children.The future of this nation depends on them.

Happy 55th National Day and 25th Liberation Day !

The celebrations also coincided with Kuwait being chosen as capital of Islamic culture for 2016.As annual tradition dictates, military shows are held with the high-profile participation of land, air, and marine troops from the military, Interior Ministry, and Kuwait National Guard (KNG).The military shows usually receives the patronage and attendance of His Highness the Amir with the attendance of chiefs of the army and the National Guard, and scores of top senior officials of the state.Military and security units’ performances reflected the spirit of efficiency and readiness in defending the homeland under all circumstances.

On #iLoveYouKuwait : Of festive Kuwaiti dancing & singing & Diwaniya with hundreds of carpets laid.

On #iLoveYouKuwait : Its all about the details.Of pins & flag needles.

A parade showcasing armored vehicles, tanks, and other machinery usually occur during the event.An airshow, which includes various types of air crafts, marvelously sprayed the colors of Kuwait flag in the sky, painting a portrait of the flag.

On #iLoveYouKuwait : Of pimping rides and please make some sounds .

Regularly, the event takes place in Sabhan area where the public are welcomed to attend.Also partaking in the national celebrations is the Sabah Al-Ahmad cultural village which is being decorated with the finest of colorful lights representing the Kuwaiti flag. The village is holding several events and festivities which will last till March 15th in honor of Kuwait’s national celebrations.

On #iLoveYouKuwait : Camels & guards steals the show.

The celebrations of Kuwait national day and liberation anniversary was also accompanied by the re-opening of the country’s most prominent touristic site and symbol the Kuwait Towers. The towers were closed for five years due to maintenance work and now it is currently permissible for people to visit.Private and public buildings as well as homes and dwellings of Kuwaiti nationals and expatriates also showcased lights and decorations dedicated to the dear national celebrations.

Do you appreciate National days of the country you are living right now?