Argentina’s National Flag Day
1)Read carefully the text:
THE STORY OF THE ARGENTINE NATIONAL FLAG.
On June 20th, Argentineans celebrated el Día de la Bandera Nacional (Flag Day) and
commemorated the death of its creator, Manuel Belgrano, one of the most important
independence leaders, who died on June 20th, 1820.
The Argentine flag was created and first raised by the Paraná River in the city of
Rosario on February 27, 1812. Some said that the choice of colours (light blue and
white) was inspired by the sky or the traditional outfit colours of the Virgin Mary. In
fact, the colour choice was originated from the cockade that was used during the May
Revolution in 1810. (...)
In 1818, the image of the sun was added to the centre of the flag. The sun, which is
referred to as the “Sol de Mayo” (Sun of May), bears a human face and has 32 rays (16
straight and 16 wavy alternating). This Inca sun symbol was also used and appeared on
the first coin of Argentina. (...)
The light blue and white with the sun symbol remains as the official national ceremonial
flag of Argentina to this day. It is used in all official and formal settings. The flag
without the sun is still considered as a recognized patriotic symbol but it’s only for
decorative purposes in informal environments.
Bibliography:https://vamospanish.com/discover/story-of-the-national-flag-of argentina/
(Adapted)
2) Read again if it is necessary and answer the questions:
1. When did Belgrano create the flag?
2. Where did Belgrano raise the flag for the first time?
3. In what or in who did Belgrano inspire to choose the colors of the flag?
4. Why did people declare the nation's flag day on June 20?
5. In your opinion, why do you think a day to commemorate the flag is important?
6. Imagine that you were Belgrano's friend, and he asked you for help to create the
Argentinian flag. Draw it below and explain why you use each color and
symbol.
3) Read this short biography of Manuel Belgrano and then, complete the profile of
Instagram with the corresponding information.
Manuel José Joaquín del Corazón de Jesús Belgrano (3 June 1770 – 20 June 1820)
was an Argentine lawyer, politician, economist and journalist. He was born in Buenos
Aires, Argentina. His parents were Domenico Belgrano Peri, he was Italian; and María
Josefa González Casero, she was born in Buenos Aires but her family was from
Santiago del Estero. He had 8 brothers and 7 sisters. His children were called Pedro
Rosas y Belgrano and Manuela Mónica Belgrano. He studied Laws in Salamanca and
Valladolid. He also studied Latin, Philosophy and Theology. He was a member of the
"Primera Junta" and he participated in May Revolution. He created the Flag of
Argentina on 27 February,1812. He was a great defender of colonialism and freedom of
expression. (...)
Bibliography: https://kids.kiddle.co/Manuel_Belgrano (Adapted)
Homework: Search or draw at least two images about Manuel Belgrano and write in
the caption of the photo a sentence with Present Continuous about what he is doing in
the moment.
