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All the information you need to know about this important holiday in Argentina

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Every Day Should Be A Holiday?

In Argentina, every day really is a holiday. Of sorts. But there are so many national holidays and assorted celebratory days here, that it's not far from the truth. In Argentina, it seems, every dog has his day, or feriado. From conventional days like Love Day ( Dia del Amor, 14th November) and National Tango Day ( Dia Nacional del Tango, 11th December), to wild and wacky ones like Train Tracks day ( Dia del Riel, 18th July) and Day of the Noodle Maker ( Dia del Obrero Fideero, 22nd May), they're all here.

Yes, it's "National Flag of Argentina Day"

Argentine Pigeons are fiercely patriotic

Still, the streets are deadly quiet on the 20th June, as per most national holidays here. Everyone has the day off for Dia de la Bandera (National Flag Day, in Argentina), which always gets put on the third Monday of June, so that we can all enjoy a long weekend. Read on to learn a little more about the Argentine National Flag.

Manuel Belgrano, Creator of the National Flag of Argentina

Manuel Belgrano, born Manuel José Joaquín del Corazón de Jesús Belgrano, lived up to the grandiosity of his name. Born in Buenos Aires, Belgrano went on to be a successful lawyer, politician, economist. Belgrano was indeed a man of many talents, and national flag designing is just one of his many legacies.

His many accomplishments landed him a spot on the Argentine 10 peso note, an honor of great distinction.

Belgrano and the Dia de la Bandera de Argentina

Most importantly of all, Belgrano was a commander in the Argentine Wars of Independence, making himself a national hero in the process. It was during this time, in 1812, that Belgrano created the national flag of Argentina, for his troops to fight under.

Belgrano later died of dropsy on June 20th, 1820, which is why we celebrate the Dia de la Bandera here in Argentina on the anniversary of his death each year. Except of course, that the date is changed slightly to allow for a lazy long weekend. Manuel surely doesn't mind.

Pablo at D for Disorientation also has a couple of great posts on Flag Day too, from the perspective of a Rosarino (Rosario being where Belgrano first hoisted his newly designed flag back in 1812).

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In Argentina, every day really is a holiday. Of sorts. But there are so many national holidays and assorted celebratory days here, that it's not far from the truth. In Argentina, it seems, every dog has his day, or feriado.

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Argentina Flag -  Created by Gral. Manuel Belgrano

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Argentina Flag -  Created by Gral. Manuel Belgrano

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Jaqueline Vassallo, historian and researcher at UNC-CONCET answers the questions on Flag Day.

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Jaqueline Vassallo, historian and researcher at UNC-CONCET answers the questions on Flag Day.

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¿Por qué se celebra el 20 de junio el Día de la Bandera?

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Pay attention to these emotional images and the famous song "Aurora".

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Let´s play a game and see what you know!!!

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1) ¿Qué celebramos el 20 de junio? a) Día de la bandera b) La creación del primer gobierno patrio c) El día del maestro 2) ¿Cómo se llama el creador de la bandera? a) José de San Martín b) Manuel Belgrano c) Juan Manuel de Rosas 3) ¿En que país de Europa estudió Manuel Belgrano? a) Francia b) Italia c) España 4) ¿De qué se recibió Manuel Belgrano? a) Abogado b) Médico c) maestro 5) En nuestro país Belgrano creó muchas... a) Escuelas b) Iglesias c) Pulperías y almacenes 6) ¿Belgrano formó parte de la primera junta de gobierno? a) no b) si 7) ¿ Belgrano lucho por la independencia de nuestro país? a) sí b) no 8) ¿ A orillas de qué río mostro Belgrano la bandera? a) Río Paraná b) Rio Iguazú

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1) ¿Qué celebramos el 20 de junio? a) Día de la bandera b) La creación del primer gobierno patrio c) El día del maestro 2) ¿Cómo se llama el creador de la bandera? a) José de San Martín b) Manuel Belgrano c) Juan Manuel de Rosas 3) ¿En que país de Europa estudió Manuel Belgrano?

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As children, we felt an enormous emotion with a mixture of pride if we ever had to raise our National Flag.
The commemoration of the creation of the flag is an opportune moment to reflect on the symbolic ties that nourish the life of a political community.
This important holiday is an oportunity to learn more about our identity and to free ourself from tyranny.