Orange Heritage Week 2021

That this House notes and celebrates the 5th annual Orange Heritage Week, taking place from 21 to 28 September 2021; further notes the historical foci on the origin of the Loyal Order, its role during the Home Rule period, and the service and sacrifice of Orangemen during the First World War; highlights the cultural relevance of the Orange institution dating back to 1795; notes that Week will culminate on Ulster Day, marking the anniversary of the signing of the Ulster Covenant by Unionists in opposition to Home Rule in 1912; further highlights the significant impact that covid-19 has had on Orange Heritage celebrations; welcomes efforts made by organisations to hold those commemorations safely; and thanks all those involved in preserving culture and heritage for generations to come.