Cuba Rebellion Day: July 26
Rebellion Day is a public holiday in Cuba.
Cuba celebrates their national rebellion day on 26th July. It is the Island’s biggest ceremony even more important than January 1, when the rebellion broke out or May 20, when CUBA became a part of US republic from the French colony. The date reminds everyone of the 1953 assault on the Moncada and Cespedes garrisons in Cuba, which although unsuccessful initiated the CUBA rebellion that drove out Batista, the dictator 5 years later.
Cuba Rebellion Day History
The island of Cuba was the home for Amerindians for hundreds of years. The local residents also known as Taino and Ciboney mostly were dependent on agriculture as their occupation. The island was first sighted by Christopher Columbus in 1492 and claimed it to be a Spain colony. The occupied the island and ruled them for over 300 years. The developed an economic base for agriculture and plantation in Cuba as the land was fertile and rich in minerals. They exported sugar, tobacco and coffee from here. The British seized the Island in 1762 but was again recaptured by Spain, the following year. Like in most Spanish estates the land owners became the supreme power and they were served by the farmers, workers and slaves.
Due to rural poverty in Spain, many residents immigrated to Cuba. Amongst them were also the ancestors of Fidel Castro. Agitations started in 1890, due to impose of restrictions on the Cuba traders and merchants by the Spanish government. At last, the rebellion broke out in 1895. They demanded Cuba to be an independent republic.
Nature of the rebellion
Chaos and disorder in Cuba ignited the flame of rebellion in the nation. Peasants, slaves and merchants protested against the dominant French power. They were furious to achieve independence. History tells that only 300 rebellions took part in the battle almost unarmed. But an army of 3500 also were unable to stop them as they were like suicidal squad. The local residents also responded by stopping the Batista tanks and blocked the road. The battle of Snata Clara was amost the end of Cuba rebellion and it was 31st December 1958 when Fidel and his comrades created history in Cuba.
Cuba Rebellion Traditions and Activities
Fifty years after independence, Cuba has grown in the business and finance sector. The rebellion which broke out 50 years ago has totally changed the life of Cuba. It is a changing society.
Other interesting posts:
Other interesting posts:
