August 7 is a date of great historical and patriotic significance for Colombia. In this day, Colombians come together to commemorate a crucial event that marked the path to independence and nation building.
August 7: the Battle of Boyacá
On August 7, 1819, the Boyaca’s battle, a crucial military confrontation that marked a turning point in the struggle for Colombian independence. Under the leadership of the hero Simon Bolivar and his patriot army, the independence forces faced the royalist army in the Bridge of Boyaca. The victory in this battle was decisive in consolidating the independence of Colombia and paving the way for the liberation of other territories in the region.
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The Independence of Colombia and the construction of the Nation
The Battle of Boyacá not only sealed the independence of Colombia, but also laid the foundations for the construction of the nation. This military triumph unified the different regional groups around a common goal: liberation from the colonial yoke. Independence allowed Colombia to begin to forge its own political, economic, and social destiny.establishing the bases for the creation of Gran Colombia, a union of the territories that made up the current Colombia, Venezuela, Ecuador and Panama.
Celebrations and traditions
Today, August 7 is a date of great importance in Colombia and is celebrated throughout the country. Celebrations include civic parades, cultural events, concerts, raising the national flag, and patriotic speeches.. Educational institutions and local communities join the commemoration, remembering the courage of the patriots who fought for freedom.
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