21.   The divisions have also overshadowed the anniversary ceremonies.

22.   The state anniversary ceremony, however, is salt in the wounds for some people.

23.   The state sponsored several other anniversary ceremonies across the country.

24.   Vollebaek, the Norwegian foreign minister, said the point of the fifth anniversary ceremony was to get the parties talking again.

25.   While the reformist ruling coalition will attend anniversary ceremonies in the capital, the nationalist opposition sharply criticized the location of the ceremonies.

26.   Young conscripts from the Russian and Ukrainian navies took part in anniversary ceremonies alongside well-decorated Soviet navy veterans.

27.   During the anniversary ceremony Kufuor also engaged in a question-and-answer session with members of the public who were present.

28.   The anniversary ceremonies end Tuesday, which is Independence Day.