Honduras National Day 2021

Google Dooles 15.09.2021 13:15  Date: September 15, 2021 Today’s Doodle, the blue and white flag of Honduras, will fly across the country to celebrate the Central American country’s Independence Day. Although celebrations abound every September 15 in Honduras, this year is special because today marks 200 years since the country declared its independence in 1821. Typical festivities include parades with colorful floats and marching bands from local schools. School children perform dances and plays showcasing Honduran history and culture. Many families celebrate this day by gathering to enjoy the country’s national dish, plato típico, which includes beans, beef, cabbage, plantains, cream, and tortillas. Others may grab a popular snack called baleada—a folded tortilla with beans, cheese, and sour cream—from among the many street vendors along a parade route and in most town squares. Later in the evening, official ceremonies end with people gathering to sing the Honduran national anthem as the flag is lowered. However, in many communities, the festivities won’t end at sunset as street parties can carry on long into the night. Happy 200th Independence Day, Honduras! Location: Tags: , , , ,