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Lanterns of Freedom in Costa Rica | Nigaragua News
Tonight across Costa Rica, kids light up the streets with homemade lanterns in a centuries-old tradition that honors the fight for freedom. Though Costa Rica didn’t witness the 1821 Central American Declaration of Independence until October, its people now celebrate the spirit of that moment — sparked by torch-bearing citizens in Guatemala City — with their own lantern parade on September 14. First organized in 1953 to inspire civic pride, the event has evolved into a vibrant symbol of democracy, with this year’s “Democratic Lantern March” adding a modern call for institutional strength. For…
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