Argentina Independence Day 2022

Google Dooles 09.07.2022 09:00  Date: July 9, 2022 Today’s Doodle celebrates Argentina Independence Day, or Día de la Independencia. On this day in 1816, the congress of Tucumán declared the South American nation’s independence from Spain. Argentinians commemorate this day by waving their sky- blue and white national flag, with a central golden sun, and singing the national anthem. As depicted in today’s artwork, the national bird of Argentina, the rufous hornero, also joins in on the singing. These reddish brown birds—with short tails, long bills and a distinct, high-pitch chirp—are a familiar sight and sound across Argentina, living in both cities and the countryside. Buenos Aires’s Avenida 9 de Julio, the widest avenue in the world, is named in honor of independence day. Its 140 meters run through the heart of the capital, where Argentinians attend parades, concerts and military demonstrations. During the festivities, street vendors sell national dishes like locro, a traditional stew made from dried white corn, sweet potatoes, squash and meat. For dessert, fried pastries called pastelitos are served with custards or jellies. Happy Independence Day, Argentina! Location: Tags: