SPLA Day

SLPA Day is a holiday that’s observed annually on May 16^th in South Sudan. The purpose of this holiday is to commemorate the foundation of the Sudan People’s Liberation Army on this date in 1983. This is a public holiday that’s a day off for the general population, and a holiday on which schools, government offices, and many businesses are closed. It’s also a day that’s celebrated with various government activities and cultural events. These can include military parades, festivals, musical events, dancing, and food. It’s a day for friends and family to get together as well to enjoy the day.

The History of SLPA Day in South Sudan

Founded as a rebel movement on May 16, 1983, the Sudan People’s Liberation Army was an organization that was led by Commander-in-Chief John Garang de Mabior and is known as the SPLA. The purpose of this organization was to make South Sudan an independent and autonomous nation within a united Sudan.