Brazil Independence Day Date: September 7
Independence Day is a public holiday in Brazil.
Brazil was officially free from the hands of the Portuguese with the declaration of its independence in September 7, 1822.
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Peru celebrates Santa Rosa of Lima
Santa Rosa of Lima Date: August 30
Santa Rosa of Lima is celebrated as a public holiday by Peru.
Peru celebrates Santa Rosa of Lima death anniversary on 30th of August. It was on the seventeenth century that the resident in Lima gained popularity due to its nature of caring for the sick and shunning sin. El Dia de Santa Rosa de Lima is celebrated on August 30th throughout the country, especially in Santa Rosa de Quives in the department of Lima.
Uruguay celebrates Independence Day
Uruguay Independence Day Date: August 25
Uruguay celebrates Independence Day as a public holiday.
August 25th is celebrated as the Independence Day of Uruguay. Located to the east of Uruguay River, Uruguay got its name because of its geographic location as well as for historic reasons. It’s called Orientals, even though its situated in the Western hemisphere. Uruguay, also known as Banda Oriental, was once the colony of the Spain.
Argentina remembers the Death of San Martin
Argentina Death of San Martin Date: August 16
Death of San Martin is a public holiday in Argentina.
Argentina is country of South America constituting of 23 provinces and the second largest country in Argentina. It is also considered to be eight largest countries in the world and one of the largest Spanish speaking nations. The history behind the domination of Spanish language in this country is that it was invaded by the Spanish rulers during the early 17th century and many of their descendents still live here. Argentina got their independence on 9th July, 1816. It is a major contribution come from the freedom fighter San Martin. The people here still remember him for his bravery.
Ecuador Independence Day
Ecuador Independence Day Date: August 10
Ecuador celebrates Independence Day as a public holiday.
August 10th, 1830, is celebrated as the Independence Day in Ecuador. May 24, 1822, is celebrated as the first Independence Day for Ecuador against its independence from Spain. The Spanish started spreading their roots here around 1532
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