THE BATTLE OF PICHINCHA

The Battle of Pichincha

The Battle of May 24. THE BATTLE OF PICHINCHA May 24, 1822

It was the battle of liberation from Spanish rule. A historic moment for the republic of Ecuador. History points to Marshal Antonio Jose de Sucre as the great manager of the Battle of Pichincha.

After the release of Guayaquil on October 9, 1820, the country enters a deep overhaul of its identity and after two failed attempts to free themselves from oppression, the great battle occurs on the slopes of Pichincha volcano, hence history remembers that episode as the Battle of Pichincha.

It was in 1822, where Sucre decides to face the Spanish troops with 1,700 men over the days became 3000 thanks to San Martin.

The big day was coming, it was the early morning of May 23 when troops silently run the Pichincha to plan what would be the battle of freedom and triumph.

After setbacks and hours of waiting, on May 24 the battle under a blazing sun occurs. Despite the casualties, the victorious soldiers were climbing the summit of the volcano. Once at the top they cried victory and thus one of the most memorable in the history of Ecuador days devoted.

May 24 is considered a civic date of the heroes who gave their lives for freedom. With the Battle of Pichincha, Ecuador political independence that marked the beginning of the Republican and independent life of Ecuador was sealed.

On May 25, Sucre entered with his army to Quito where he announced the surrender of the Spanish troops established in the territory that the government of Colombia called "Department of Quito", considering it as an integral part of the Republic of Colombia since its inception, the December 17, 1819.

This is not one of the most dazzling of local festivals, but it is one of national pride. On the 24th of May, both the military and many civilians do their utmost to put on a public display of national pride. The result is definitely worth seeing as parades, airplane shows and other activities all convey a strong sense of Ecuadorian nationalism. Of course, the best activities take place at Pichincha volcano so if you really want to get a good idea of festival activities then Pichincha is the one of best places to visit.

Independence Day in the United States

Independence Day is annually celebrated on July 4 and is often known as "the Fourth of July". It is the anniversary of the publication of the declaration of independence from Great Britain in 1776. Patriotic displays and family events are organized throughout the United States.

Celebrate Independence Day

Independence Day is a day of family celebrations with picnics and barbecues, showing a great deal of emphasis on the American tradition of political freedom. Activities associated with the day include watermelon or hotdog eating competitions and sporting events, such as baseball games, three-legged races, swimming activities and tug-of-war games.

Many people display the American flag outside their homes or buildings. Many communities arrange fireworks that are often accompanied by patriotic music. The most impressive fireworks are shown on television. Some employees use one or more of their vacation days to create a long weekend so that they can escape the heat at their favorite beach or vacation spot.

Independence Day is a patriotic holiday for celebrating the positive aspects of the United States. Many politicians appear at public events to show their support for the history, heritage and people of their country. Above all, people in the United States express and give thanks for the freedom and liberties fought by the first generation of many of today's Americans. The Statue of Liberty is a national monument that is associated with Independence Day.

Public Life

Independence Day is a federal holiday. If July 4 is a Saturday, it is observed on Friday, July 3. If July 4 is a Sunday, it is observed on Monday, July 5. Government offices and schools are closed. Some businesses may be closed as well. In some years, many employees use a proportion of their vacation days to create a long weekend. This can cause congestion in some places, particularly towards popular holiday destinations.

There are many public events, parades, shows and fireworks displays. This may cause local disruption to traffic. Public transit systems do not usually operate on their regular timetables.

About Independence Day

In 1775, people in New England began fighting the British for their independence. On July 2, 1776, the Congress secretly voted for independence from Great Britain. Two days later, on July 4, 1776, the final wording of the Declaration of Independence was approved, and the document was published. The first public reading of the Declaration of Independence was on July 8, 1776. Delegates began to sign the Declaration of Independence on August 2, 1776. In 1870, Independence Day was made an unpaid holiday for federal employees. In 1941, it became a paid holiday for them.

The first description of how Independence Day would be celebrated was in a letter from John Adams to his wife Abigail on July 3, 1776. He described "pomp and parade, with shows, games, sports, guns, bells, bonfires, and illuminations" throughout the United States. However, the term "Independence Day" was not used until 1791.

Interestingly, Thomas Jefferson and John Adams, both signers of the Declaration of Independence and presidents of the United States, died on July 4, 1826 - exactly 50 years after the adoption of the declaration. It is also important to note that Native Americans lived in the country and each tribe had its own nation and government prior to the European settlers.

Open House of Amazonas High School

INTRODUCTION

Open houses Amazonas high school began with the subject of English, on May, Monday 21, 2016, in the classroom of the second "I". The issue that took place was on "Biodiversity of Ecuador" in which several students from different courses got to meet other college students attending observe on the subject, through exhibitions, images, videos and presentation typical dances of certain provinces highlighting our customs.

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I like when students presented traditional dances that were announced each dance represents the culture that each region of the country the clothes they wear with their bright colors and shapes of the costumes, the kind of music that is typical of those peoples and how they move with the same music, the attention of viewers and above all do admire the great biodiversity Ecuador has.

  

I do not like when some of the boys talked about it, because because they were nervous they could not pronounce well what they had to say, and that made it done a little confused and could not understand clearly the concept of idea what they were talking about or what they wanted to talk, but anyway, others did well and got to know his idea being easier to understand what they were talking about.

CONCLUSION

Open House English was very well organized by people who coordinated this issue because they allowed many students interested in observing this event will explore many of the things we do not know our own country, the biodiversity that exists in him and not we appreciate, thanks also to those students who participated in this exhibition and showed discipline being clear with the ideas that were to reveal to those who were listening attentively.

Mother's Day

ORIGIN
The first celebrations of Mother's Day dates back to ancient Greece, where he surrendered honor Rhea, the mother of Zeus, Poseidon and Hades gods.

Also the Romans called this celebration the Hilaria when acquired from the Greeks. It was held on March 15 at the temple of Cybele for three days and offerings were made.

Catholics transformed these celebrations to honor the Virgin Mary, mother of Jesus. In the Catholic calendar on December 8, the Feast of the Immaculate Conception, a date that Catholics adopted for the celebration of Mother's Day is celebrated.

In England in the seventeenth century, a similar event took place, also related to the Virgin, which Domingo called Mothering. The children attended mass and returned home with gifts for their mothers. In addition, as many people working for wealthy people and had the opportunity to stay in their homes, that Sunday was given the day off to visit their families.4 5

In 1870 the poet and activist Julia Ward Howe wrote the Proclamation of Mother's Day, a passionate call for peace and disarmament. For a couple of years, Ward Howe insisted his efforts in conducting a conference of this nature.

Anyway, in 1873, women in 18 US cities held a meeting on Mother's Day. Boston continued to hold him for at least another decade. Over the years, they were putting out more celebrations. Howe continued to work in other ways for the rights of women and the paz.6 On May 12, 1907 Ana Jervis two years after the death of his mother, wanted to commemorate the death and organized a Mother's Day to do so. Thereafter he led an active campaign was spreading throughout the territory of the US.7 September 8

Finally, seven years later, President Woodrow Wilson declared in 1914, the Mother's Day as the second Sunday in May in the United States. That was gestated the International Day of the mother after finding was echoed in other countries that adopted it to be the celebration known today.

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TRADITIONS AND ACTIVITIES

There are different ways to celebrate mom, the most traditional are sending flowers, make gifts, write poems, phrases or make cards for Mother's Day. Unfortunately this good habits have been lost some time and has tried to turn this celebration into a simple date for trade and profit.

MOTHER'S DAY IN RUSSIA

Mother's Day, celebrated in Russia on the last Sunday of November, he can not leave anyone indifferent. It was established in 1998.

On the eve of Mother's Day in the Russian capital activity "! Mom, I love you!" Was organized. Its symbol was a forget-me, the flower which according to legend has a miraculous power of memory back to people who have forgotten their relatives and close. Near the more people filled stations of the Moscow metro cards can give to mom personally or email them were distributed free. In these cards a moving bear with a flower in his paw and inscription appears "! Mom, I love you!"

An original sports festival in honor of Mother's Day was held in St. Petersburg in which 140 families participated with their young children up to one year. For a whole month and potatoes came moms intensely training with their little ones to learn to arrastarse knees against the clock. Only one parent was allowed to crawl beside his young desportista, he told the Voice of Russia the organizer of this unprecedented competition Natalia Rusakova.

Children are trained in their own homes. A baby, for example, was very fond of the phone sounded music and crawled behind the appliance. Of course, her parents were presented in this competition with a phone, others with computers, others brought a toy motntón. The funniest thing was when the kids crawled by our eight tracks simultaneously. Everyone put to laugh when a boy, seeing a razor in neighboring runway, veered toward her. This baby is not due disenrolled from these "races" because his mother, using their own methods and toys with rattles, could return to his chabal to its own track.

All "crawling baby walkers" had to cross a distance of 10 meters in two minutes. The winners of this "race" were classified in each age between boys and girls separately. The "races" passed in a fun atmosphere, all young riders received useful gifts as comfortable sleds and musical toys, while the fastest, really a sports drink, the first in their lives. By tradition, like dedicated to Mother's Day activities were held in all Russian regions. And everywhere expressions of thanks to women could be heard for their dedicated educational work, worrying tenderness and infinite love with the kids.