Lima, 28 July 2022 (TDI): Peru celebrated Independence Day on the 28th of July to commemorate the 201st anniversary of its Independence from the Spanish empire.
On the 29th of July, it celebrates the establishment of the Peru Republic.
Peruvians call these two days together Las Fiestas Patrias.
¡Felices #FiestasPatrias2022! Hoy celebramos en el Perú y en todo el mundo los 201 años de Independencia Nacional. Recordemos que #NuestroOrgulloEsSerPeruanos. 🌍🇵🇪👏 pic.twitter.com/xl608EzHcU
— Cancillería Perú🇵🇪 (@CancilleriaPeru) July 28, 2022
A brief history of the Independence Day
Peru was colonized by the Spanish empire in the 15th century.
In the early 19th century, many other countries in Latin America were fighting for their independence.
In 1821, the Viceroy of Peru initiated a military campaign against Chile and its fight for independence. The movement gained little backing, nationally or internationally, and ended with Argentina and Chile signing a treaty to pursue the liberation of Peru.
Argentinian commander Jose San Martín entered Lima’s Plaza de Armas on July 28, 1821, and declared the independence of Peru.
The Act of Declaration of Independence of Peru was signed on 15 July 1821, a document that preceded the proclamation in a public act on 28 July.
Celebrations for the Independence Day
President Pedro Castillo, the corresponding heads of ministries, and other authorities will attend the celebration ceremony on 28 July at the Government Palace.
The members of the Executive Authority will go to the Cathedral Basilica for the traditional solemn mass.
Furthermore, the representatives of international organizations will greet the President in the Golden Hall of the Government Palace.
The celebration of the anniversary of Peru’s Independence Day will also continue on 29 July. According to this, the ceremony of Thanksgiving for Peru will take place at the Cathedral of Faith.
Moreover, President Castillo and other ministers will receive the Armed Forces and the National Police members.
Congratulatory messages from other states
The officials of several countries congratulate Peru on this Day.
Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Poland congratulates the occasion day of Independence Day, Peru.
Congratulations on the occasion of Independence Day, Peru! 🎉
Best wishes and greetings from Poland!
¡Felices #FiestasPatrias!
🇵🇱🇵🇪 pic.twitter.com/K3OufnJKI3
— Ministry of Foreign Affairs 🇵🇱 (@PolandMFA) July 28, 2022
Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Qatar congratulated the Republic of Peru on its Independence Day.
We congratulate the Republic of Peru on its Independence Day.
🇵🇪 🇶🇦#Qatar_Peru#MOFAQatar pic.twitter.com/ipLhHFgZYY
— Ministry of Foreign Affairs – Qatar (@MofaQatar_EN) July 28, 2022
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia officials congratulated President Pedro Castillo of the Republic of Peru on Independence Day.
The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques @KingSalman and HRH Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman congratulate President @PedroCastilloTe of the Republic of #Peru on Independence Day. pic.twitter.com/Qhth9sxnrL
— Foreign Ministry 🇸🇦 (@KSAmofaEN) July 27, 2022
Additionally, Peru’s embassies in many countries celebrated the Day.
