Indians lived until the 16th century. In 1535 Spain established a colonial stronghold in La Plata. In 1776 Spain established the Viceroy of La Plata with Buenos Aires as its capital. On May 25, 1810, the people of Buenos Aires launched the "May Revolution" against Spanish rule and established the first government committee. From 1812, under the leadership of national hero St. Martin, the Argentine people launched a large-scale armed struggle against the Spanish colonial army, and finally declared independence on July 9, 1816. In 1853, the first constitution was formulated, establishing a federal republic, and Urquisa was elected as the first president. In 1862, Bartolome Mitre became president, ending the long period of division and turmoil after independence. Since the 1930s, there has been an alternation of military and civilian power. In 1983, the elected government of Alphonsin came to power, restored the constitutional system, and vigorously promoted the process of democratization.

On April 2, 1982, Argentina and the United Kingdom broke out over the sovereignty of the Malvinas Islands. On June 14 of the same year, the British army defeated the Argentine army and continued to occupy the Islands.

Argentina National Day

On May 25, 1810, the people of Buenos Aires launched the May Revolution against Spanish rule and established the first government committee. May 25 was therefore designated as Argentina's National Day.

On May 22, 2010, Argentina held a mass march on July 9th Street in the capital of Buenos Aires to celebrate the 200th anniversary of its independence.

On May 22, 2010, Argentina held a military parade on July 9th Street in the capital of Buenos Aires to celebrate the 200th anniversary of its independence.

Soldiers take part in a military parade in the Argentine capital Buenos Aires on May 22, 2010. From the 21st to the 25th of this month, Argentina will hold a series of activities to celebrate and commemorate the 200th anniversary of the outbreak of the independence movement.

A harp band from Paraguay performs during a celebration in Buenos Aires, the capital of Argentina, May 22, 2010.

On May 25, 2004, Argentines gathered at the Plaza de Mayo in Buenos Aires to celebrate their National Day.

A little girl holds a national flag to celebrate National Day in the Plaza de Mayo in Buenos Aires, the capital of Argentina.

Argentina Independence Day

On July 9, 2008, Argentines drove old military vehicles to participate in the Independence Day parade on May Street in the capital Buenos Aires. On the same day, people from all walks of life in Argentina wearing traditional costumes and military honor guards held an Independence Day parade here to commemorate the 192nd anniversary of Argentina's independence.

On July 9, 2008, Argentine women wearing traditional Gaucho national costumes participated in the Independence Day parade on May Street in the capital Buenos Aires. On the same day, people from all walks of life in traditional costumes and the honor guard of the Argentine army held an Independence Day parade here to commemorate the 192nd anniversary of Argentina's independence.

Argentine Gaucho Folk Festival

On November 8, 2009, the 70th Argentine Folklore Festival was held in the town of San Antonio de Areco in the northern province of Buenos Aires. The Argentine Folklore Festival, held since 1939, showcases the colorful customs and traditions of the Gauchos, and the town of San Antonio de Areco has become Argentina's "National Historic Town".

On November 8, 2009, the Gauchos performed singing and dancing at the Argentine Folk Festival in the town of San Antonio de Areco, Argentina.

On November 8, 2009, Gauchos performed horsemanship at the Argentine Folk Festival in the town of San Antonio de Areco, Argentina.

Argentine Immigration Day

Argentina is a country of immigrants, with immigrants from 46 countries. September 4th is Argentina's Immigration Day, which is celebrated in various forms across the country.

On September 4, 2007, actors performed Latin American and European dances during a celebration of the Immigration Day in front of the Immigration Bureau in Buenos Aires, Argentina. On that day, immigrant communities from more than 30 countries, including China, participated in the Immigration Day celebrations in Buenos Aires.

On September 4, 2004, in Buenos Aires, the capital of Argentina, Peruvian immigrants participated in a celebration ceremony held by the Argentine Immigration Bureau.

On September 4, 2004, at a ceremony held by the Immigration Bureau in Buenos Aires, Argentina, representatives of various immigrant communities entered the venue wearing their national dress and holding their national flags.

On September 4, 2004, in Buenos Aires, the capital of Argentina, masked Bolivian immigrants participated in a celebration ceremony held by the Argentine Immigration Bureau. Argentina is a country of immigrants, with immigrants from 46 countries among its residents.

On September 4, 2004, in Buenos Aires, the capital of Argentina, Portugal immigrants participated in a celebration ceremony held by the Argentine Immigration Bureau.