,

Independence Day in El Salvador | Photography Journal

,

On September 15th, Salvadoreños celebrate Independence Day (Dia de la Independencia)  to mark the country's 1821 liberation from Spain.

The months leading-up to the celebration are marked with the sounds of brass bands blowing, crashing and banging their instruments, as schools all over the country prepare themselves for the big parade. 

We were in Juayua - a charming town high in the hills surrounded by coffee fields - on the Ruta de las Flores. 

When the kids started their procession - in outfits ranging from military to traditional garb with a sprinkling of vivacious ballroom-style dresses - the streets were overflowing. Children with ice-creams peering over the shoulders of their parents, young couples huddled under their umbrellas and a lot of proud grandparents. 

And when the heavens opened up again (as they tend to do in rainy season), they continued to march, sing and dance. A little bit of rain wasn't going to, well, rain on their parade. 

Heading to El Salvador? Check Out These Posts!

follow us on instagram

Menorca // Sitting here in the plaça writing this caption with a white wine and one euro caña, listening to people speak a language that isn’t our own. We have a reservation to eat outside at 9.30 at a place that caught our eye th
Hiatus // It's been quite a while since we posted here, and it would be lovely to tell you all that our absence was fuelled by 'ran an Ironman, got buff, fully detoxed, discovered the meaning of life high up a hill in the Highlands, got a cat, dug up
Guides // Scenes from a morning stroll in Palermo. We're busy writing several new Sicily blog posts at the moment, with a new east coast road trip itinerary and guides to Catania, Syracuse, Ragusa, and few little gems by the sea hopefully ready for
Sicilia // Would you like to discover the untold story of Sicily? Ad | Through a unique blend of travel, craftsmanship and storytelling, @Ishkar.co brings a more nuanced side to places the world tends to view through a single lens and one-sided
Harbour // Essaouira is the town we almost didn't make it to. Before arriving in Morocco, and in our first few days in Marrakech, many people said it wasn't worth a visit. For them, this outpost on the Atlantic coast was windy, a little ugly and, if
Create // In paid partnership with Adobe. When seeking out the most modern of modern architecture in Manchester, there's only one place to head - MediaCity! We use @adobe @lightroom to edit our photos, so we were delighted when they asked us to shar

Please note that some links on our site are affiliate links.

If you choose to purchase through these links, we may receive a small commission at no extra cost to you. By using these you are directly supporting Along Dusty Roads to remain an independent travel blog, and to provide you with free content to help you travel more, and travel better.