In Brazil, besides enchanting carnivals, there are other holidays. For example, Soldier's Day, which is celebrated at the end of summer, because Brazil is a country with a rich history, in which there were also military battles.
Every year on August 25, Brazil and the entire army of the country celebrate Dia do Soldado / Soldier's Day (Soldier's Day). This is a holiday for all soldiers of the Brazilian army, which is celebrated on the birthday of the former military commander-in-chief of the entire Brazilian army - Marshal Luis Alves de Lima e Silva (August 25, 1803 - May 7, 1880).
The Marshal did a lot for his country, in 1869 he received the title of Duke of Caxias for his services in military operations in Paraguay. Brazilian cities such as Caccias Do Sul and Ducue De Caccias are named after Luis. For numerous military achievements in 1961, he was declared the patron saint of the entire Brazilian army. Marshal's birthday was declared a holiday and named Soldier's Day back in 1923.
On this day, all the soldiers honor the memory of their great compatriot, who spent more than 60 years on the impeccable service of Brazil as not only a military, but also a state administrator, a politician. Moreover, Duke Caccias was an integrator of the sovereignty of the Brazilian Empire and a soldier of social stability.
With his merits, the marshal sets a good example for the soldiers of the Brazilian army, and this holiday is another reason to remind the military about their duties. Since 1931, all cadets of the Brazilian Military Academy have worn an exact copy of Marshal Luis's checker.
Over time, the holiday has lost its solemnity and popularity, so it is no longer a national day off and a public holiday. But the echoes of this day are evident in the "Little Checkers" ceremony, which is a military parade for the graduates of the Militar das Agulhas Negras academy.
At a time when Soldier's Day was celebrated on a grand scale, all of Brazil went to the solemn festival with orchestras and military parades. It was a very bright and enchanting spectacle, the carnival was considered an official day off and a national holiday.
