2024-09-01 00:40:29
The next September 15thGuatemalans will celebrate the Independence in Guatemala 2024marking 203 years since the signing of the Act of Independencewhich proclaimed the separation of Central America from the Spanish Crown. The holiday will be full of activities, ranging from band competitions and school parades to a marimba ensemble. Find out all the details of these celebrations!
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Independence in Guatemala 2024
It is 2024, Guatemala will celebrate the 203rd anniversary of its independencean event that marked the beginning of a new era. Since that time September 15, 1821when the heroes signed the Act of IndependenceGuatemala has commemorated this day as a symbol of freedom and sovereignty.
This date was not only significant for Guatemala, but also for the other nations that made up the Captaincy General of Guatemala: Honduras, El Salvador, Costa Rica and Nicaragua, which also celebrate their independence on the same day.
A bit of history
The events leading up to Guatemala’s independence were marked by growing social, economic and political discontent. From the late 18th century, the ideas of the Enlightenment and the independence movements in Latin America began to influence Creole elites and popular sectors. The Mexican War of Independence, which began in 1810, had a direct impact on the region, particularly on the Kingdom of Guatemala, which included what are now several Central American countries.
Between 1811 and 1813, several attempts at insurrection were recorded, such as the movement led by José Matías Delgado and Nicolás Aguilar in San Salvador and the Belén conspiracy in 1813 in Guatemala CityThese movements, although unsuccessful, reflected a growing desire for autonomy. Events such as the Napoleonic invasion of Spain and the subsequent political instability in Europe weakened Spanish control over its American colonies. This, together with the spread of liberal ideas and the example of other regions that had achieved independence, paved the way for the peaceful proclamation of the independence of the Captaincy General of Guatemala from the Spanish Crown on September 15, 1821.
Activities to celebrate the 203 years of Independence of Guatemala
In 2024, independence celebrations will include a variety of activities throughout September. International School Band Competition will be one of the featured events, organized by the International Organization of Latin American Bands —OIB— on Sunday, September 1 at 6:00 pm in the Plaza de la Constitución. Proclamation of National Independence will take place on Monday 2nd at Paseo La Sexta, where the scheduled activities will be announced.
The same 2 will be held Lighting of the Patriotic Fire and the Presidential Message in the Plaza de la Constitución at 10:00 am, with the presence of Central American ambassadors and a speech by the President of the Republic. National Torch will arrive at Plaza Obelisco on Monday 2 at 3:00 pm From this same point The Central American Torch for Peace and Freedom will be launched on Tuesday, September 3 at 8:00 am, culminating with its delivery to El Salvador on Wednesday, September 4.
The activities will continue with the Guatemalan Song Gala during the 7th in the Gran Sala Efraín Recinos, where prominent Guatemalan singer-songwriters will pay tribute to the country. On the 8th, it is planned that the Marimba Ensemble bring together eight marimbas in a special concert in the same room.
On the 10th at 10:00 am in the Plaza de la Constitución a ceremony will be held Rhythmic Gymnastics Festival and distinguished students in various educational areas will be recognized. Other events include an exhibition of recycled art at the National Palace on Wednesday 11, Torch Lighting in the Obelisco Square, the God bless you solemn ceremony at the Metropolitan Cathedral and the raising of the flag on the 14th, the latter at 6:00 p.m.
While on Sunday 15th the civic-school parade in which bands and students will participate, highlighting national pride and unity around patriotic values. The activities will end with the Lowering of the Flag at 5:45 pm in front of the National Palace.
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