THE BATTLE OF PICHINCHA

ORIGIN

The Battle of Pichincha occurred on May 24, 1822 on the slopes of Pichincha volcano, over 3,000 meters above sea level, near the city of Quito in Ecuador today.

It was the battle of liberation from Spanish rule. A historic moment for the republic of Ecuador. History points to Marshal Antonio Jose de Sucre as the great manager of the Battle of Pichincha that gave way to a process of independence that materialize after the August 10 Independence of Ecuador.

After the release of Guayaquil on October 9, 1820, the country enters a deep overhaul of its identity and after two failed attempts to free themselves from oppression, the great battle occurs on the slopes of Pichincha volcano, hence history remembers that episode as the Battle of Pichincha.

It was in 1822, where Sucre decides to face the Spanish troops with 1,700 men over the days became 3000 thanks to San Martin.

The big day was coming , it was the early morning of May 23 when troops silently run the Pichincha to plan what would be the battle of freedom and triumph.

After setbacks and hours of waiting, on May 24 the battle under a blazing sun occurs. Despite the casualties, the victorious soldiers were climbing the summit of the volcano. Once at the top exclamation victory and thus one of the most memorable in the history of Ecuador devoted days.

May 24 is considered a civic date of the heroes who gave their lives for freedom. With the Battle of Pichincha, Ecuador political independence that marked the beginning of the Republican and independent life of Ecuador was sealed.

TRADITIONS

On this date a holiday where you can go out and enjoy the participation of the characters in this heroic battle can also enjoy museums where you can to relive history is made.

Also with military acts in the Top of Liberty and parades in the streets of the capital commemorates Battle of Pichincha. On the slopes of this volcano, May 24, 1822, the troops of Antonio Jose de Sucre reached Independence of Ecuador.

They start with a military parade to pay homage to these characters also with the President of the Republic and thus also other honorable members. Also delivering a wreath at the tomb of Sucre.

Independence Day of the United States

On July 4, the Independence Day is celebrated in the United States, its English settlers, making this date on the birthday of the nation, since 1776.

It is celebrated as a federal holiday since 1941 and is also the National Day of the United States.

The decree established in the Declaration of Independence of the United States, is of utmost importance for the history this country, besides symbolizing concepts such as freedom of expression, religion and sovereignty, as pillars of American culture.

This document, which describes the human rights of all the inhabitants of the US territory, is exposed to the public in Washington DC, at the National Archives.

The Declaration of Independence is a manifesto that explains the decision taken by the representatives independence of the thirteen colonies that formed the nation taken by Britain until 1776.

Its principal author was Thomas Jefferson and was adopted on July 2 in a private secion in Congress, soon to be made official on 4 March.

The main symbol of this celebration is the national flag and all kinds of ornaments and decorations in the same colors: red, blue and white. These colors are seen in the decoration of all parties and celebrations, fronts of houses, buildings and shop windows.

TRADITIONS

Independence Day in the United States is held every July 4, evoking the most famous throughout the country party (with permission of Thanksgiving). A day to let off rockets, be more patriotic and generally celebrate.

Americans celebrate July 4 in different ways, depending on the part of the country where they reside. In Texas worship a day rodeo in California getaways to peaceful beaches, inland areas, a good picnic or barbecue-based burgers, ribs or hot dogs, while jazz festivals invade Kentucky and the Declaration of Independence is read, live in the city of Boston; holding each place adapts to its particular vision.

The parades are also typical claims in large cities, while contests watermelon invite to use competition as a reason to give the best glutton, being the most consumed fruit during the Independence Day.