Question

what does the speaker mean to say by the expression 'the ceremonies' ? (Nelson Mandela 2nd chapter class 10 english)​

Answer 1

The lesson pays tribute to those black heroes and patriots who waged a relentless struggle against the apartheid or the racist regime of South Africa. Here we find a description of the inauguration ceremony held in the Union Buildings attended by politicians and dignitaries from more than 140 countries.

Nelson Mandela gives a message of peace and unity of mankind. He foresees a new regime which will be based on the equality of men and women. He hopes that in the new regime there will be no exploitation of man by man. There will be no room for racialism and segregation in the new order.

Answer 2

Explanation:

On the day of the inaugural ceremony, Nelson Mandela was filled with a sense of history. He remembered how brave men sacrificed their lives for freedom and he says that he felt like he was simply the sum of all those African patriots.