October 12th, 1492: Christopher Columbus arrived in the Americas.
For several centuries, this event was celebrated with great enthusiasm and pride.
Today, we remember this event as a bloody time in our history when thousands of natives were killed in the name of 'colonization'. Civilizations like the Incas, Mayas and Aztecs literally disappeared.
In my country, we commemorate the Europeans' arrival in our part of the world by focusing on the respect for diverse cultures.
October 12th, 1492: Christopher Columbus arrived in the Americas.
For several centuries, this event was celebrated with great enthusiasm and pride.
Today, we remember this event as a bloody time in our history when thousands of natives were killed in the name of 'colonization'. Civilizations like the Incas, Mayas and Aztecs literally disappeared.
In my country, we commemorate the Europeans' arrival in our part of the world by focusing on the respect for diverse cultures.
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