The Arrival of Columbus
History of Anderson Brando - Goias, Brasil
October 12th is the day of the Discovery of America , when the navigator Christopher Columbus, in the service of Spain, arrived on the American continent during his first expedition. Searching for a new route to the Indies, he ended up landing on the Caribbean islands, inaugurating an era of European exploration and colonization in the Americas. Columbus believed he had reached the Asian continent, but in fact he had discovered a new territory. This event had a profound impact on indigenous civilizations, which suffered from invasions, diseases and enslavement. The date is celebrated as the Discovery of America Day or Columbus Day in several countries, such as the United States, where it is marked by parades, but also by reflections on the impact of colonization. In Mexico and Spain, it is known as Hispanidad Day or Race Day, highlighting the Iberian cultural heritage.
