Dancing in the streets? Colorful garb accompanied by red, white, and blue striped flags? It must be Costa Rica's celebration of Independence Day! This day marks the anniversary of independence for the entirety of Central America, and is met with great joy. When Central America declared its independence from Spain in 1821, Costa Rica was one of the first countries to adopt a new constitution, and held it's first elections by that December. Today, denizens of Costa Rica can be found dancing in parades, lighting lanterns,
as well as singing the national anthem and hoisting the flag for all to see. The lanterns are much like the freedom torch, which is carried through towns the evening before the day of festivities as a symbol of freedom and liberation.
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