As with other national holidays there is a sense of solidarity in Argentina 's celebration of Revolution Day. The celebration allows Argentineans to celebrate nearly two hundred years of independence and self government. In looking at the national anthem, one can easily deduce that the country places a great emphasis on freedom. Its frequent mention signifies its role as Argentina 's core value. Since achieving its freedom, Argentina has been able to freely celebrate their customs and traditions uninhibited by other cultural influence of a foreign government. This celebration of independence allows Argentina to celebrate its individuality as a country and its unique culture. Revolution Day also celebrates the nation's ability to set-up a government and execute the law its own government.
Every celebration [CM3] has a number of aspects that influence the way it is celebrated and how it influences the country (Turner, 1982). Revolution Day most notably influences and celebrates the government structure of the country. If it were not for the revolution and the subsequent constitution the modern government may not have evolved. The celebration reinforces the country's resilience to the Spanish influence and the country's ability to rule itself and become a viable nation state (Brown, 1986). In accordance with the social structure and political implications of the celebration, the modern political system is a far cry from the vice-regal government in place during the years prior to the revolution. The country now holds political elections with two main political parties, the Justicailist Party and the Radical Civil Union. Elections are held by the provinces and the central government appoints the provincial governors (Encarta, 2004). In addition to celebrating the founding of their nation, the celebration also allows the people of Argentina to celebrate their survival of the turmoil they have endured for the past one hundred and fifty years as their young government has matured. The great depression of the 1930's had a large impact on Argentina as it brought about a great political disturbances and the arrival of many radical political groups. World War II also brought about much upheaval with the rejection of alliances with Germany and Japan as well as the abolishment of the political parties. Shortly after the war Argentina became a member of the United Nations and elections were reestablished.
An independence celebration undoubtedly has political and social structure implications but when a country becomes independent, the viability of the economy is a large factor in the success of the new nation (Brown, 1986). The independence of Argentina has allowed the country to take full advantage of the natural resources it possesses. The manufacturing and mining industries are the main contributors to the economy. Manufacturing industries include chemical, food, paper and pulp. The deposits of petroleum and natural gas also contribute (Encarta, 2004). The national celebration allows the country to step back and celebrate the fruits of their labor and growth of their economy as a global influence.
Celebrations showcase a number of aspects of the culture in which they are celebrated. The Revolution Day celebration allows the residents of Argentina to celebrate the positive and negative aspects of their history. The country has prospered as an economy and culture but has struggled through wars and political upheavals and through it all has remained steadfast. The celebration brings the country together under that common umbrella. It allows them an oasis from their normal daily life and allows them to give back and celebrate with other members of their community. The social aspect of this celebration is very important. A national celebration is a major example of how an entire community can unite under a common flag (Turner, 1982). A sense of communitas is realized, “a bond uniting people over and above any formal social bonds. (Turner, 1982)” The hardships and triumphs are shared by all that live within the borders of Argentina and the celebration is a reflection of the unique culture and pride that the population has for the rich tradition in a fairly young nation state.