Colombia Independence Day 2022

Google Dooles 20.07.2022 09:30  Date: July 20, 2022 Today’s Doodle commemorates Colombia Independence Day, when the country gained independence from Spanish colonization. On this day in 1810, Colombia signed the Act of the Revolution and became a sovereign state. Overlooking Independence Day celebrations from the Paramos Mountains of Colombia are Andean bears, like the one pictured in today’s Doodle. This particular breed of bear is said to be the country’s guardian. Colombians see the animal as a sacred addition to their land and include it in their oral traditions of legends, myths and songs. In cities around the world, Colombians come together to celebrate their culture and history by observing military parades and historic reenactments. It is tradition for Colombians to show pride in their homeland by painting their faces yellow, blue and red, and wearing their national team’s football jersey. One can’t end Colombian Independence Day without enjoying the savory national dish, bandeja paisa, which consists of grilled beefsteak, steamed white rice, red beans, fried eggs, sweet plantains, fried pork, and slices of avocado. Happy Independence Day, Colombia! Location: Tags: , , , , ,