Día de la Raza (Day of the Race)

The fifth one of the 8 most famous festivals in El Salvador that Toplist would like to introduce to you is Day of the Race. El Salvador's Day of the Race is a traditional celebration commemorating the meeting of two distinct cultures: indigenous culture and Spanish culture. All of this is in reference to Cristóbal Colón's "discovery of America" on October 12, 1492. Spain gained many riches as a result of the discovery of this new world, and it was also proud to change all of the geographical knowledge that existed at the time.

The legend goes that Cristobal Colón returned to Spain with news of discovering lands unknown on the other side of the ocean. On his return, he wore gold and samples of plants and animals that were unknown in Europe at the time, as well as to various indigenous peoples who had been captured on the exposed Islands.

While Columbus Day is not a national holiday in El Salvador, it is celebrated in some areas of the country with cultural events such as traditional or indigenous dances. It is observed as a day to remember the forefathers who once lived in these lands. The University of El Salvador has a tradition of commemorating the memory of our country's peoples through songs and rituals. Argentina, the Bahamas, Belize, Bolivia, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, the Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Spain, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, Peru, Uruguay, and Venezuela all observe Race Day.

Address: El Salvador

Takes place: October 12