Grito de Lares-Puerto Rico Por- Rachael Markworth
Basic Features Falls on September 23 every year. Grito means shout or outcry and Lares is a small town in western central Puerto Rico. On September 23, 1868, men who were poorly armed, no protection, and had no training went to Lares and waved their flag to proclaim the birth of Puerto Rico. This outburst was originally planned for September 29th, but there was much betrayal between people. The rebellion was led by Manuel Rojas and Ramon Emeterio Betances created the flag.
In 1969, September 23 was finally declared a National Holiday. Puerto Rico finally received provincial status and gained Spanish Citizenship. Lares is now a historic sight and is considered the birth place of Puerto Rico Nationalism
Importance of Grito de Lares This is the one and only day for Puerto Rico to celebrate their independence. Reasons for insurrection: poverty, slavery, taxation, lack of opportunity, and military rule. Puerto Ricans wanted their independence for Puerto Rico to become its own independent nation.
Me gustaría participar en esta celebración. Me gustaría mirar los puertorriqueños celebran su independencia. Me pregunto si celebran como los americanos. Creo que sería divertido celebrar con ellos. El celebración sería una experiencia asombroso para mí.
Grito de Lares Memorial