The Discovery of America Day is celebrated in Honduras on October 12th, which is the day when Christopher Columbus first set foot in the Americas. However, in Honduras, this holiday was moved to October 8th in 2015 to create a longer holiday period. This day is important because it shifted its focus from celebrating Columbus’ arrival to celebrating the Hispanic cultures that existed on the continent before Columbus’ arrival. It is a day that honors the Latin American countries’ roots and traditions, making it a lively celebration for Honduras and other Latin American countries.

Event Suggestions:
• Compare perspectives on October 12 across Latin American communities
• Create a display about Indigenous, Hispanic, and Honduran cultural heritage
• Discuss how historical anniversaries can be reinterpreted over time