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Panamanians celebrate their Independence Day(s) in November
Panamanians celebrate their Independence Day(s) in
November
By
R. Bhakther Solomon
Sunday, November 3, Separation from Colombia: Panama’s second independence day is actually a separation day. After its independence from Spain in 1821, Panama voluntarily joined La Gran Colombia, a vision of Liberador Simon Bolivar, which included the territories of present day Colombia, Venezuela, Ecuador, Panama, northern Peru, Western Guyana and North west Brazil.
Tuesday, November 5, Independence in Colon: November
5 day finalise the celebration of separation from Colombia in 1903 and is an
especially important day in Colon.
Independence from Spain: Sunday,
November 10, 1821 a shouting crowd proclaimed independence in the town of La
villa in the province of Los Santos. The event is called The first Cry for
Independence of La Villa de Los Santos.
Thursday, November 28: Panama, tired of
colonial subjugation, breaks ties with the Spanish crown on November 28, 1821.
Tuesday, 22 January 2013
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