On the picture H. E. Héctor Horacio Salvador.
On 25th May, the Embassy of the Republic of Argentina celebrated together with a crowd of Heads of Diplomatic Missions, diplomats, Dutch government officials, expats and friends a warm and welcoming National Day or May Revolution Day to commemorate a seminal moment in Argentine history – the famous May Revolution of 1810 that marked the beginning of South America’s separation from the Kingdom of Spain.
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In an atmosphere of hospitality, harmony, and patriotism, His Excellency Mr. Héctor Horacio Salvador and his wife Ms. Jane Berger de Salvador, together with all the embassy staff, observed the Revolution Day with music, traditional cuisine, and fine Argentine wine.
The Ceibo flower, whose spectacular blooming period takes place in May and is the symbol of the May Revolution, was in the hearts and minds of all Argentinean diplomats and staff who shook hands with guests and served chicken empanadas, ‘asado’ (top quality of Argentine beef), a selection of the best of the country’s wines, Malbec from Mendoza, and the sweet ‘dulce de leche’.
On one of the most beautiful days of the summer in the gardens of the Argentinean residence, the National Anthem of the legendary South American country rang out in Wassenaar like a symbol of friendship with The Netherlands.
With a feeling of harmony and self-respect, Argentina observes the Revolution Day with music, colorful march pasts, and traditional cuisines in every territory in which the nation has official representation.
This event is given the status of a public holiday in commemoration of all the happenings and major incidents in the history of Argentina leading to the May Revolution and the eventual independence of the country.
The May Revolution is widely seen as the country’s initial step towards autonomy and freedom. The Revolution itself was not a single event but a succession of historical and societal happenings that occurred in Buenos Aires, which resulted in the creation of the longest-standing non-Spanish government in the nation.
There was little or no violence during the rebellion itself since many who participated in it hailed from the upper echelons of society. As a result, a self-governing administration was established in the country on 25th May 1810, and has henceforth been known as Revolution Day. In spite of the fact that it was planned as proof of allegiance to the Spanish monarch, the Revolution essentially triggered the course of independence for the country.
Ferdinand VII was reinstated in 1814, however by that time Argentina had tasted too much of Spanish dominance. In 1811, Paraguay had achieved its independence. On July 9, 1816, Argentina officially announced its liberation from Spanish settlers. Under the able guidance of Jose de San Martin, the country defied Spain’s endeavors to recapture it.
