The Dominican Republic celebrates its Independence Day on February 27th. This day commemorates the country's declaration of independence from Haiti in 1844.
Before gaining independence, the eastern part of the island of Hispaniola, which is now the Dominican Republic, was under Haitian rule for over two decades. In 1822, Haiti, led by Jean-Pierre Boyer, occupied and annexed the eastern part of the island. This period of Haitian rule was marked by political and economic challenges for the Dominican people.
The desire for self-rule and a distinct national identity led to a movement for independence. On February 27, 1844, a group of Dominican nationalists, led by Juan Pablo Duarte, Francisco del Rosario Sánchez, and Matías Ramón Mella, proclaimed the country's independence in the city of Santo Domingo. This declaration marked the end of Haitian rule and the establishment of the Dominican Republic as a separate and sovereign nation.
Independence Day is a significant national holiday in the Dominican Republic, and it is celebrated with various events, ceremonies, parades, and patriotic activities throughout the country.
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