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Christopher Columbus Day (Dia de las culturas) |
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October 12
 Christopher Columbus
In the past, Costa Rica, like most of the Americas, observed a day in October as Christopher Columbus's discovery of America. For Costa Rica October 12 was Dia de la Raza, Race Day, a celebration of the human race as well as Columbus's voyages.
As sentiment throughout the Americas has changed focus in recent years, so has Costa Rica's vision of this important date. It now embodies a celebration of all the peoples who constitute the base of this country's culture.
Recognizing the strong influence on present-day Costa Rican culture by the Indians, Europeans, Africans and Asians who have settled and lived here throughout history, Costa Rica utilizes the Dia de las Culturas to commemorate the invaluable contributions to this culture that is uniquely Costarricense.
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