July 28th, 2008
July 28 begins the two-day independence celebration in Peru. The celebration marks the anniversary of the Peruvian Declaration of Independence in 1821. The new country, started with the efforts of Simon Bolivar (pictured above), eventually won its independence from Spain in 1824.
Peru, located along the Pacific coast in western South America, is a country of […]
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March 16th, 2008
Today is Palm Sunday. The Sunday preceding Easter marks the anniversary of Christ’s return to Jerusalem before the events leading up to the cruxifiction and resurrection. In most Christian countries the day is celebrated with the waving of palm fronds and re-enactments of Jesus, seated on a donkey, greeting the crowds. Below is one such […]
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