Proclamation of Peru's Independence
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NARRATOR: The death of Tupac Amaru did not mean the end of the rebellions for the
On the contrary, relatives and leaders from neighboring regions continued their struggle.
against Spanish rule.
Many forerunners and heroes fought to achieve our independence.
until in 1820 the General Don José de San Martín came from Argentina.
NARRATOR: It was September 8th, the liberating expedition landed on the
Pisco beaches. The General was very tired, he decided to lie down.
moment while the army prepares for the march.
SAN MARTÍN: Lord Cochrane!
COCHRANE: Yes, my general
SAN MARTÍN: I am very tired, I am worried about what will happen, if we will succeed.
the independence of Peru. I will rest for a moment, I will lean against the palm tree.
COCHRANE: Rest! My General! I will go prepare the army. .......... Soldiers! (He
the soldiers are approaching marching, General Las Heras steps forward
LAS HERAS: Admiral!
COCHRANE: The supplies are ready!
LAS HERAS: Yes Sir!
COCHRANE: Then you can go rest.
LAS HERAS: Soldiers, about turn march
NARRATOR: San Martín, already leaning against a palm tree, felt very sleepy.
he slept thinking about his plans for freedom. He dreamed that to the north arose a
great country, orderly, free, hardworking, and patriotic.
And when that country was progressing and freedom was bearing its fruits, it heard a sound of a
triumphal march and saw a beautiful flag unfold.
San Martín woke up and opened his eyes. Indeed, a flock of red-winged birds.
and their white breasts were lost in the blue of the sky.
SAN MARTÍN: Here are the colors that will represent the flag of Peru! (Calls to
their captains)
Admiral Cochrane! Captain Las Heras!
COCHRANE: My General!
LAS HERAS: Yes, my General!
SAN MARTÍN: Do you see those birds heading north?
COCHRANE: Yes, my general, white and red.
LAS HERAS: It looks like a flag
SAN MARTÍN: Yes, they are a flag. The flag of freedom that we come to
to conquer.
NARRATOR: After this dream, San Martín ordered the creation of the
first flag of Peru.
They are established in HUAURA (HUACHO) received support from the 'Numancia' battalion.
composed of Spaniards and Creoles. Meanwhile, Marquez Torre Tagle.
declared the independence of Lambayeque, then followed Trujillo, Tumbes, Jaen and
Maynas. These and other events led to Pezuela being removed from the position of Viceroy.
and replaced by José de la Serna.
Viceroy La Serna: Little by little these patriots are advancing, I have to meet.
with the urgent General.
Meeting held on May 4, 1821 without reaching an agreement once again.
San Martín: You are witnessing that we are progressing, it is impossible a
reversal... Viceroy La Serna: Understand General that we have not yet had a
confrontation between both armies. And well, you are not many.
San Martín: The population is seeking freedom. There is no turning back. I'm sorry.
It is the will of the people. And you can be part of an independent country.
Viceroy La Serna: That will never happen, it cannot occur.
In the face of a possible onslaught by the montoneros of Lima, La Serna withdraws from Lima towards the
Sierra leaving the capital in a critical situation. Entry into Lima incognito (12 of
July 1821), but he was recognized and cheered by the crowd, which showed gestures of
joy. He was immediately invited to hold a town hall.
Meanwhile, the town was aware of the general's arrival.
excited, happy about this event that was anticipated. They murmured among themselves
Come here, comadre, come.
I'm coming, sister, hurry up, daughter.
There are mothers at Tapada 3, I am very excited.
Four women have come to see her.
He is not the daughter of Tapada 2 but they say he is very handsome.
I saw General San Martin at Tapada 1 and he is attractive!
Herald 1 Pure milk, tasty milk from the grasslands of the little cow, jasmine and rose!
Pure chocolate milk beats and froths pure little foams. Well thick cooked milk in
the measure well filled up! Pure milk!
Sir, it is an important moment for the homeland, don’t you think, Mr. Marquez?
Sir 2 this was coming here, we will finally achieve our independence
Sir 1 But Mr. Marquez, you did not support his majesty.
Sir, that was before, now I am a true patriot.
Herald 2 "Hot revolution, music for the teeth; sugar, clove, and cinnamon, for
grind one's teeth.
I'm going down this street, I turn back down the other one, the little Chinese girl who loves me, let her love me.
I left the door open.
Announcer 3 Here come the cakes that the baker prepares.
Go wash your hands to lick your fingers!
I sell golden cakes for married men.
I sell homemade cakes for single men.
Pastries with plum jam!
For all those who hope to be owners of a new homeland!
To sweeten the morning, apple pastries.
I only prepare them for decent people.
Cousin 1 Mother, we have finally achieved independence, I feel excited.
Sister, that's how it is, daughter; your father who went out next to Tupac Amaru would be happy about this day.
Countryman 1 Glory to the pioneers of independence
Countrywoman 1 and 2, Glory to all of them!
Covered Look, there is General Don José de San Martín rising.
Narrator San Martín: "hoping to provide, as soon as possible, happiness
from Peru, it was essential for him to consult the will of the people," for that reason Mayor of
Lima should convene the most notable and let them decide.
Isidro de Cortázar y Abarca: This is how it is done; I will summon the neighbors at once and for
supposedly the decision is already unanimous. The independence of Peru
NARRATOR: So it was, the count of San Isidro summoned the councilors that morning, and
they decided to summon for the next day at eleven in the morning to an open council
July). On the 15th, at that hour, Archbishop Bartolomé María de Las Heras was arriving.
titles of Castilla, the members of the Metropolitan Choir and the most significant that there was
in the capital. Doctor José de Arriz, professor at San Marcos and Mr. Manuel Pérez of
Tudela was invited to draft the Declaration of Independence after a vibrant speech.
from the first
COUNT OF SAN ISIDRO: The proclamation of Independence is inevitable, let us invite
to General San Martín so that it is carried out now, otherwise the montoneros will enter the
city.
ARCHBISHOP: Yes, let's do it as soon as possible, Viceroy La Serna is preparing a
army to counterattack again.
COUNT OF SAN ISIDRO: Then let's sign the deed once and for all.
ARCHBISHOP: The proclamation will be on Saturday, July 28 in the main square and that
God protect us. (kisses the rosary and makes the sign of the cross)
NARRATOR: The council document was signed by more than 3 thousand signatures.
It was Saturday, July 28, 1821, the long-awaited day had arrived. The crowd
begin to arrive at the plaza, waiting for the long-awaited moment.
(The crowd enters showing faces of excitement)
(San Martín, Cochrane, the Count of San Isidro, Las Heras take the stand,
Archbishop Don José María
SAN MARTÍN: From this moment, Peru is free and independent.
the general will of the peoples and for the justice of their cause that God defends.
(Waving the national flag, repeats several
times)
Long live the Homeland! Long live Liberty! Long live Independence!
At that moment, the cannons and bells started to sound.
from the city and San Martín was walking through the streets repeating the same act.