Flag Day in Argentina (20/06)

Flag Day (Spanish. Dia de la Bandera is celebrated in Argentina on June 20 — on the day of the death of Argentina's national hero, lawyer, general and author of the — flag design Manuel Belgran (June 3, 1770 — June 20, 1820) and has been an official holiday since 1938.

Belgrana's hometown — Rosario — hosts Flag Week, which culminates in the events of June 20 related to Flag Day. There is also a huge monument to the Argentine flag.

During the holiday, an open rally is held with the participation of government officials and the public. A festive procession and parade is also organized, in which military personnel of the Argentine Armed Forces, veterans, as well as a number of civil organizations and associations take part.

Historical background. In May 1810, the Argentine independence movement began using blue and white cockades. On February 18, 1812, the national cockade was officially approved. And a few days later, a flag in these colors was established. The design of the flag was proposed by Manuel Belgrano.

The blue and white colors on the flag symbolize the sky and snow of the Andes, respectively. In 1818, an image of the sun was added to the flag. This is the May sun (Sole de Mayo) — the national symbol of Argentina. This symbol recalls the appearance of the sun in the cloudy sky on May 25, 1810, when the first mass popular demonstration in support of independence took place.

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