Celebrations in the system of public instruction in early republican period in Colombia: political contributions to national project construction

Abstract

This article attempts to address the issue of the opening celebrations of schools and colleges, as well as academic competitions conducted by the two institutions during the early years of republican life in Colombia. Based on documentary sources file and the press, the main purpose is to demonstrate how these celebrations educational retook many of the features of the politic celebrations developed during this same period. In this context, this type of educational celebrations were conceived as an effective means to enthrone in youth and society the patriotic sentiment and republican principles in order to consolidate the national project.

Keywords

• escuelas
• educación secundaria
• celebraciones
• república
• colombia.