Boyaca battle

On the 7th of August, 1819, the Battle of Boyacá took place in Colombia (then known as New Granada). This was the battle in which Colombia gained independence from the Spanish Monarchy, and it just so happens to be the day after Bogota was born. Double reason to celebrate.

In 1819 a combined republican army consisting of Colombians and Venezuelans (as well as some of the British Legion) took two hours to defeat the Spanish Royalist army in an area 150km from Bogotá, close to a bridge over the Teatinos River. This bridge (El Puente de Boyacá) is not in use any more, but remains a symbol of South American independence. It is the same bridge at which Bolivar’s men caught the Spanish approach, and the battle began.

This week was celebrated this important date with a special memorial at school. This was a great time in which some students were congratulated because they are really good at social class and history. Also, there were other presentations like theatrical acts about the theme, and dancing with music from Boyaca. Pupils enjoyed much!

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