PHILIPPINES
Many
people including government officials, employees, and students, partake in
nationwide parades. The main highlight in
the celebration is the police and military parade in Manila headed by the
country’s incumbent president, followed by a speech and a 21-gun salute. Several Filipinos spend the day in parks and
malls. Filipino communities off shore likewise commemorate the nation’s Independence
Day celebrations.
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
Americans
normally show their nationalism by re-coloring their world - from town hall to
personal wardrobe - in red, white and blue on Independence Day. The holiday commemorates
the 4th July 1776 signing of the Declaration of Independence, though American liberty
was only triumphed in 1783.
SOUTH SUDAN
After decades of war, genocide and famine, Sudan officially broke from the Republic of Sudan on 9 July 2011.
Unluckily, the newfound autonomy of this world's youngest country has not yet brought freedom from strife, as the African nation persists to face political corruption, economic trials and discord with its northern neighbor.
POLAND
Its National Independence Day falls on 11 November. The country's sovereignty, which was suspended by 123 years of partition by Russia, Prussia and Austria, resumed in 1918. Since 2008, political marches have been predominant to the day's commemorations.
PERU
Arriving in 1531 hungry for gold, the Spanish conquered Peru's Inca civilization and commenced an oppressive three-century-long rule. Autonomy was finally announced on 28 July 1821 but only formally recognized by Spain in 1879. Although now a democracy, the military has contributed to Peru's history, most recently in a 12-year-long military rule that ceased in 1980.
PAKISTAN
At midnight on 15 August 1947, the Indian Independence Act deposed the British Raj and established the two countries in one fell swoop. Islamic Pakistan now commemorates its independence on 14th of August, which is also a Muslim holy day.
MEXICO
Mexico celebrates its Independence Day on September 16th which autonomy began since the renowned clergy Dolores Hidalgo sounded "El Grito de la Independencia" - a cry for liberty that set in motion the Mexican War of Independence from Spain.
LITHUANIA
People march in Vilnius on 11th of March to commemorate their independence from the USSR in 1990. After an unsuccessful coup in Moscow and just one year before the Soviet Union was officially dispersed, Lithuanians turned to be the first Soviet subjects to see their former democracy restored.
INDONESIA
The declaration of Indonesian Independence on 17 August 1945 hurled the country into four years of war with the Netherlands, which Indonesia triumphed in 1949. Commemorative customs include the release of hundreds of green turtles into the ocean from Bali's Kuta Beach, and panjat pinang, a game in which a pole is set up, greased with oily clay and hung with bicycles, televisions and other prizes. Whoever climbs all the way to the top wins.
INDIA
After more than 200 years of British colonial rule, India won its sovereignty at midnight on 15 August 1947. To epitomize its autonomy, saffron, white and emerald-green kites reminding the young country's tri-colored flag are released.
GUATEMALA
After Spain's downfall in the Mexican War of Independence, an emboldened Guatemala declared all of Central America free on 15 September 1821.
COSTA RICA
Traditional dancing takes centre stage in Costa Rica's Independence Day celebrated on 15 September. It officially became a nation in 1821. This small tropical country has always enjoyed relative independence, being grateful to a dearth of the mineral wealth Spain sought, which drew the monarchy's gaze elsewhere.
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