On this day, 215 years ago, May 25, 1810 (April 23, 1810 in the lunar calendar), Argentina established an independent government. Indians lived before the 16th century. Spain established a colonial settlement in La Plata in 1535. In 1776, Spain established the Viceroy District 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. Since 1812, the Argentine people, under the leadership of national hero St. Martin, 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 enacted and the Federal Republic was established. Urquisa was elected the first president. Bartolome Mitre became president in 1862, ending the long division and turmoil that had followed independence. Since the 1930s, there has been a situation in which soldiers and literati have been in power alternately. In 1983, the democratically elected government of Alfonsin came to power, restored the constitutional system and vigorously promoted the democratization process. 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. On May 25, 1810, Argentina's National Day, 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. On May 22, 2010, soldiers participated in a military parade in Buenos Aires, the capital of Argentina. 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, Argentine people gathered in the "Plaza de Mayo" in the capital Buenos Aires to celebrate 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's 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 dressed in traditional Gaucho 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 Argentina wearing traditional costumes and the Argentine army honor guard held an Independence Day parade here to commemorate the 192nd anniversary of Argentina's independence. Argentina Gaucho Folk Festival On November 8, 2009, the 70th Argentine Folk Festival was held in the town of San Antonio de Areco in the northern province of Buenos Aires. The Argentine Folk Festival, held since 1939, showcases the colorful customs and traditions of the Gaucho people, and the town of San Antonio de Areco has also become Argentina's "National Historical Town". On November 8, 2009, Gauchos perform songs and dances at the Argentine Folk Festival held in the town of San Antonio de Areco, Argentina. Gauchos perform equestrian at the Argentine Folk Festival in the town of San Antonio de Areco, Argentina, November 8, 2009. Argentina Immigration Day Argentina is a country of immigrants, with immigrants from 46 countries among its residents. September 4th is Argentina's Immigration Day, and various forms of celebrations are held across the country. On September 4, 2007, actors performed dances full of Latin American and European customs at an immigration festival celebration held in front of the immigration office in Buenos Aires, the capital of Argentina. On the same day, immigration 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 celebration ceremony held at the Immigration Bureau of Buenos Aires, the capital of Argentina, representatives of various immigrant communities dressed in the costumes of their representative countries and holding flags of their representative countries entered the venue. 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.