Carnival Monday
The exuberant celebration of Carnival Monday on Feburary 16 in Latin America is not just another date on the calendar, it is […]
Tag: Uruguay
Battle of Las Piedras
Each year on May 18, citizens in Uruguay commemorate the Battle of Las Piedras, a defining episode in the nation’s pursuit of […]
Landing of the 33 Patriots Day
Landing of the 33 Patriots Day on April 20 commemorates a Historical crossing that shaped Uruguay as a sovereign state, blending Military action with Civic identity. In 1825, Juan Antonio Lavalleja led the Treinta y Tres Orientales from Argentina to Agraciada Beach, unfurling a flag stitched with “Libertad o Muerte” and launching the campaign that ended Brazilian rule. The observance recreates the landing with reenactors, school honor guards, and public readings of the Florida Declaration. Museums exhibit sabers, letters, and cartography from the Banda Oriental, tracing how a small expedition scaled into statehood. By rehearsing the vow each year, Uruguayans treat the shoreline as a classroom where geography, courage, and constitution meet. coming soon
Day of Los Reyes
Celebrated on January 06, the Day of Los Reyes is a cherished Christian observance commemorating the visit of the Magi to the […]
Uruguay Children’s Day/Ephiphany
Celebrated on January 06, Uruguay Children’s Day coincides with the festive observance of Epiphany, creating a jubilant occasion for Children and families […]