This August 28, the traditional Procession of the Flag took place in Tacna. Dozens of women who take turns carry the emblem from Plaza 28 de Agosto to the Civic Center of the city where it is finally hoisted. During his tour he receives signs of joy and deep patriotic sentiment from the citizens who crowd the streets to wait for him to pass.
During the passage of the bicolor emblem, citizens throw bougainvillea, balloons and harangues expressing their love for the country, Peru. (Photo: GEC)
The President of the Republic, Pedro Castillo Terrones, participated this year in the tribute ceremony to the Tacneña woman and later in the procession. (Photo: GEC)
Carrying the huge flag on their backs, just as they did during their captivity with the responsibility of instilling in their children the love of Peru, the Tacna ladies advance towards the center of the city. (Photo: Adrian Apaza)
The population can only express their joy, now that Tacna is Peruvian again and this tour is carried out to express the feeling of patriotism and freedom. Citizens celebrate with local products such as wine, spicy and marraqueta bread (Photo: GEC)
From the balconies and rooftops, people await the passing of the banner, families get together, grandparents, parents and children, everyone lives the party once a year and love is transmitted from generation to generation. (Photo: GEC)
“La polka a Tacna”, a traditional theme from Tacna, is represented by the most enthusiastic citizens and institutions that want to pay homage to the flag and the pariah in their own way. (Photo: GEC)
In the Vigil passage, a show was erected, where the local interpreter Charito Mistral gave beautiful patriotic songs with her melodious voice. (Photo: GEC)
The Peruvian president Pedro Castillo Terrones participates this 2022 for the second consecutive year in the flag walk. This time he arrived with his entire cabinet of ministers. (Photo: GEC)
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