Independence Day for Peruvians is the most important national holiday, which is celebrated over two days - July 28-29. The people of Peru have reasons to be happy. Until 1821, this country was a colony of Spain.
July 28 was declared the Independence Day of the Republic by directive, by decree of General José de Saint Martin, and the next day became the day of the army and national police in this South American country. In fact, Peru became virtually independent in 1824, when the famous liberator of South America from the rule of the European metropolises Simon de Bolivar finally drove the Spaniards from the land of Peru. True, for his merits, he separated part of the territory from the Peruvian state, calling the new country Bolivia.
July 28 and 29 are days off for Peruvians. The celebration of Independence Day begins on the morning of the first day, when the country's flag is solemnly raised to the gunshots. Further, the president of the country, who is currently Ollanta Humala, addresses his fellow citizens with a speech in which he congratulates everyone on such a significant event and tells residents about what good happened over the past year. In Russia, a similar appeal can be seen at midnight on December 31st.
All day on the 28th, military and civil parades are held throughout the country. In addition to army units, public organizations, schoolchildren and students take part in the parades. Peruvians take to the streets and do not hold back their glee, and someone just enjoys the weekend. On July 28 and 29, exhibitions and fairs open, where you can not only buy souvenirs and goods with great discounts, but also watch the performances of mimes, musicians, dancers, and even taste dishes from different countries at food festivals.
The inauguration of the President in Peru also takes place on July 28, which is no coincidence. In 2011, Ollanta Humala became president, replacing the former people's choice Alan Garcia Perez. The institution of secret ballot and free elections is a conquest of the last 15 years. Prior to that, the country was shaken by coups d'état, as a result of which self-proclaimed presidents came to power. Therefore, July 28 is now a symbol not only of liberation from foreign oppression, but also of the independence of the citizen's personality.
