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Independence Day(Sete de Setembro) is the
National holiday of Brazil. Independence Day
honors the birthday of the nation. On 7th
September 1822, Brazil claimed its
independence from the hands of the
Portuguese.
Brazilians did not have to fight much for
freedom, they won it from their parent
country, Portugal. On 7th September 1822,
Prince Pedro, son of Portugal’s king, stood
near Brazil’s Ipiranga River and made an
announcement of independence. He tore the
Portuguese symbol from his uniform and
declared, “By my blood, by my honor, and by
God: I will make Brazil free.” After that
Pedro became the Emperor of Brazil and
forced Portuguese forces to leave Brazil. In
1889 Brazil finished its monarchy and became
a republic but kept 7th September as its
Independence Day.
In
Brasília(Capital
of Brazil) the day is celebrated at the
Ministries Esplanade with a
military parade
in the presence of the
President of Brazil.
On this day many political leaders appear at
the public events and talk about the
nation's heritage, laws, history, people,
about recent events and future projects. All
Brazilians are entitled to Independence Day
off work except some emergency service
workers.
Independence Day is considered as a Public
Day with outings, picnics and lots of
outdoor events like parades, air shows,
fireworks and musical concerts. Parades
generally occur in the morning and the
fireworks occur in the evening. Thousands of
Brazilians gather in the road celebrating
this day with banners, balloons and
streamers. They proudly fly their Flag, sing
songs and enjoy the day with their friends
and families.
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