In O'Higgins Park, one of the capital's most important green lungs, the political leader recalled that this celebration has its roots in the period of the dictatorship of Augusto Pinochet (1973-1990).
During these difficult years, he noted, the then-hidden party members hugged each other when they met as a sign of joy that they were alive and free.
The first version of this party took place in 1988 at Los Marianistas Stadium, during the military regime, Carmona recalls.
“Later we were at other venues, such as the Santa Laura Stadium in January 1990, when Gladys Marín challenged the still-dictating state and demanded legality over secrecy,” he said.
The CCP President said that this celebration is a moment of reflection and political evaluation, sharing experiences through debates, music, art, culture, gastronomy and other manifestations that are a legitimate representation of the people.
Furthermore, he added, it leads us to raise flags of solidarity with the people who are fighting to defend their freedom and identity.
Regarding the national situation, Carmona pointed to the need to combat organized crime and welcomed the work of the government under President Gabriel Boric, present at the event, to address the confrontation with this scourge.
The fight for greater equality and social justice is part of States' efforts to prevent criminal gangs from recruiting young people and even boys and girls to carry out their atrocities, he said.
The year that has just ended, he said, is the 50th anniversary of the fascist coup supported by the United States and the Chilean right against Salvador Allente, which cost the lives, torture, exile and the most cruel persecution of a part of society. .
Carmona expressed that the People's Unity Government is capable of meeting the needs of society, especially workers, and defended the sovereignty of natural resources, culture and education as factors of social mobility and health as Right.
The event was attended by several ministers and government officials, representatives of the diplomatic corps, political parties, trade unions and people's organizations, as well as a large representation of CCP militants.
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