General Manuel Belgrano Memorial Day
Guide to the date, history, cultural origins and celebration traditions of General Manuel Belgrano Memorial Day in Argentina.
History & Origins of General Manuel Belgrano Memorial Day
General Manuel Belgrano Memorial Day (also celebrated as National Flag Day) is observed in Argentina on June 20th, marking the death anniversary of Manuel Belgrano in 1820. Belgrano was a lawyer, politician, and military leader who created the national flag of Argentina in 1812 in Rosario, using the light blue and white colors of the revolutionary cockade.
How It Is Observed & Celebrated
The main celebration is held at the National Flag Memorial in Rosario, featuring massive civic parades, students taking the oath of allegiance to the flag, and displays of the longest flag in the world.
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