Timor-Leste was a colony of Portugal until the 1970s when independence was granted. Shortly afterward, Indonesia invaded and occupied the country for more than 20 years. This year was the thirteenth anniversary of becoming independent again, and I attended the national parade in honor of it.
Village elders entering the parade field...
The president reviewing the troops...
And proof that I was there (top left corner) -- a photo from the president's Facebook page...
Village elders entering the parade field...
The president reviewing the troops...
And proof that I was there (top left corner) -- a photo from the president's Facebook page...
