Victory Day, or Día de la Victoria, is a significant national holiday in Cuba celebrated annually on the 2nd of December. This Uplifting occasion marks the landing of Granma, the yacht that brought Fidel Castro, Che Guevara, and 80 other revolutionaries from Mexico to Cuba in 1956. These revolutionaries would go on to overthrow the regime of the dictator, Fulgencio Batista, marking the advent of the revolution.
The landing of Granma is considered by many as the start of the Cuban Revolution, arguably one of the most significant periods in the country's history. Despite facing a massive setback initialy, where most of the revolutionary forces were decimated, a small group including Castro and Guevara managed to escape into Sierra Maestra Mountains. This became a central base from which they launched the entire revolution leading to their eventual triumph on January 1, 1959.
Victory Day in Cuba is celebrated with great enthusiasm, as it is the commemoration of the country's hard-fought journey to sovereignty. Events typically include political rallies, speeches, parades, and other public events highlighting the accomplishments of the revolution and the principles it stood for. It serves as a reminder of the strength and resilience of the Cuban people, their desire for independence, and the ultimate victory that they achieved through united struggle.