Civic Program: Characteristics and Examples

He civic program It consists of a series of activities that take place around a commemorative date, generally of a historical nature. The planning reflects the events that will take place, and the place and date of each one.

It also includes an introduction by the host, who will make a brief summary of what will be done during the activity. Although it is commonly developed in school environments, it is also typical of cultural and social activities organized by public institutions, as well as protocolary events in private institutions of various kinds.

The most important of the civic program is the detailed exposition of the planning that gives structure to the activity.

Basic structure of a civic program

The guidelines that will be found in the program will vary according to the event that will be presented; However, a series of guidelines can be established during the development of the program:

- Welcome

- Presentation of authorities.

- Honors, preceded by an escort and the presentation of the flag.

- Welcome words.

- Words of the guest of honor, if the case arose.

- Delivery of recognitions.

- General message.

- Farewell.

Basic requirements

- Large space. Especially if the flag will be incinerated. It should be noted that this ceremony is carried out when it has rips or has lost its tonality over time.

- Escort of the flag, conformed by six members.

- National flag.

- Master of ceremonies.

- Sound of the event.

Examples

Example 1

"Good morning and welcome to today's event in order to commemorate the birth of Don Benito Juarez, born on March 21, 1806. We will begin with the program below:

• Presentation of the honors to the flag.
• Intonation of the National Anthem by the Symphony of the State of Oaxaca.
• We will enjoy a brief profile of Don Benito Juarez by the Secretary of Government of the city.
• Delivery of acknowledgments to Benito Juárez by the Secretary of Government and by the secretary of education of the city.
• The influence of Benito Juárez on politics in the country and the world will be discussed.
• Presentation of floral offering by a representation of the Military College.
• Farewell of the National Flag.
• Words of thanks and final speech."

Example 2

"Teachers, dear young people and companions, good morning and welcome!

Today, Monday, corresponds to direct this civic act to students of Second Degree, under the following program that is presented below:

1-To start the civic part of the event, we will receive our tricolor, with due respect and in the position of firm.

2-Next, we will present the oath before the National Flag.

3-Next, to the beat of the music -with a loud and clear voice, and in the position of firm- we will intone the glorious notes of the National Anthem of our country.

4-Following the order of our program, we will now dismiss our flag in the same position of firm.

5-Beginning of the cultural cycle of the event when a corresponding reading is made of the national ephemerides corresponding to this week of ephemerides.

6-Next, there will be a reading of the Campechan ephemeris corresponding to this week of ephemeris.

7-To culminate this civic act, we will sing the notes of the Campeche Hymn, in the position of firm.

8-Second Grade students, we thank you for your kind participation in this simple but meaningful civic ceremony. Thank you for your assistance!".

Protocol of civic programs in Mexico

In view of the fact that the national flag forms an essential part in the development of civic programs, the Law on the Coat of Arms, the Flag and the National Anthem, sets out a series of instructions for the different types of ceremonies.

Honors to the flag with escort flag

- Arrival of authorities and guests.

- Reading of the ephemeris.

- Presentation of the presidium.

- Honors to the national flag.

- Song of the national anthem.

- Guardian of the flag.

- End of the act.

Honors to the flag with external flag raising

- Arrival of special authorities and guests.

- Presentation of the presidium.

- Lifting of the flag by the most important authority in the place.

- Intonation of the national anthem.

- End of the event.

Honors to the flag and incineration

As stated above, the incineration of the flag is the destruction of the flag due to the defective conditions in which it is located.

- Arrival of authorities and special guests.

- Flag ceremonies.

- Presentation of the presidium.

- Message related to the act of incinerating the flag.

- Incineration of the flag.

- Intonation of the national anthem.

- End of the event.

Flagging

This act consists in the reception of the flag by some authority. According to the law, this act will be valid for public and private institutions.

- Arrival of the authorities and special guests.

- Presentation of the presidium.

- Take and flag the person who represents the institution.

- Song of the national anthem.

- Guardian of the flag with their respective honors.

- Conclusion of the event.

Civic school programs

According to the Manual for the preparation and organization of civic events, the following will be taken as basic points in the school environment:

- Flag ceremonies.

- Song of the national anthem.

These programs will try not to overload participation to maintain the respect and solemnity that should characterize this type of event.

On the other hand, it also indicates the importance of separating artistic or cultural acts from civic programs, since the former are not considered part of civic acts.

However, it should be noted that on certain occasions the inclusion of both elements explained above may be allowed.

Likewise, the realization of the event will be similar to the aforementioned, unless they include the participation of teachers and staff of the school institution.

References

1. Gipsy American School. (2012). Civic tribute . In Google Docs. Retrieved: March 13, 2018. In Google Docs from docs.google.com
2. Example of civic program. (2018). In Examplede.com. Retrieved: March 7, 2018. On Examplede.com of ejemplode.com.
3. Manual for the preparation and organization of civic events. (s.f.) In Cesee. Retrieved: March 13, 2018. In Cesee de cesee.edu.mx.
4. Script program (s.f.) In Info Cobach. Retrieved: March 13, 2018. In Info Cobach of info.cobach.edu.mx.
5. Programs for civic ceremonies. (s.f.) In the Ministry of the Interior. Retrieved: March 13, 2018. In the Ministry of the Interior of gob.mx.