Events tagged with "policarpa"

Historical Events tagged with "policarpa"

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Declaration of the Day of the Colombian Woman

November 14th, 1967 57 years ago

The Congress of Colombia officially declared this date as the Day of the Colombian Woman in honor of Policarpa Salavarrieta, a notable figure in Colombian history. This commemoration marked the 150th anniversary of her death, celebrating her contributions as a heroine of Colombian independence. The declaration aimed to promote recognition and empowerment of women in Colombia. Various activities and events were organized throughout the country to honor women's roles in society and history.