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Argentine traditions honoring San Martín legacy

Overview

Various regions in Argentina observe traditions honoring the legacy of General José de San Martín and his daughter, Mercedes Tomasa de San Martín y Escalada.

In Corrientes, the province celebrates ‘Día del Padre Correntino’ on the third Sunday of August, a tradition established by Provincial Law 6.127 in 2012. The commemoration, which is integrated into the school calendar, honors the birth of Mercedes Tomasa de San Martín y Escalada.

In Almirante Brown, the Sanmartiniana Cultural Association and the local commune maintain a tradition started in 2022. This involves delivering commemorative gift sets to infants born on August 24 at provincial hospitals to mark the birth anniversary of Mercedes Tomasa de San Martín y Escalada. These sets include clothing, books, and copies of General San Martín’s ‘Máximas para mi hija’ (Maxims for my daughter).

Entities

José de San Martín · Asociación Cultural Sanmartiniana de Almirante Brown · Corrientes · Almirante Brown · Regimiento de Granaderos a Caballo General San Martín

Timeline

22 days ago

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Almirante Brown honors San Martín legacy with newborn gift deliveries
In Almirante Brown, the Sanmartiniana Cultural Association and local authorities delivered commemorative gift sets to babies born on August 24 to honor the birth of Mercedes Tomasa de San Martín y Escalada.
26 days ago

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Corrientes celebrates Father's Day in honor of José de San Martín
Corrientes celebrates Father's Day in honor of General José de San Martín, marking the birth of his daughter, Mercedes, as established by provincial law.

Sources

adnsur.com.ar · afrique7.com · debrown.com.ar · diarioellibertador.com.ar · elmonterizo.com · laestaciononline.com.ar · politicadelsur.com