Columbus Day marks the arrival of Christopher Columbus's arrival in the Americas on October 12, 1492; This day is celebrated in several countries as an holiday and is a federal holiday in the United States.
The Next Columbus Day is Celebrated in Colombia
A national holiday day in the Colombia, Columbus Day (El día de la Raza y de la Hispanidad) marks the arrival of Christopher Columbus in the Americas. Is an opportunity to celebrate the encounter of "the two worlds" and to reflect on the richness that the racial diversity has brought to the culture.