Why is National Trade Day celebrated in Chile

National Trade Day is a special date in the Chilean calendar that takes place every June 6 and that aims to honor the thousands of men and women from all over the country who are dedicated to this activity since through the Years have made a valuable and important contribution to the development of Chile.

The date of National Trade Day is a true national event. Do you want to know how it was born? Coming up next, we tell you.

How was the National Trade Day born?

The National Trade Day in Chile is celebrated by the country's merchant organizations since June 6, 1957, without there being a rule that officially establishes it.

The date of June 6 was chosen because on this day the execution of Diego Portales is remembered, which occurred on a day like this but in the year 1837. This event occurred during the Quillota Mutiny, a military action that was part of the war against the Peruvian-Bolivian Confederation.

Although Diego Portales was an important merchant, his execution was due to his actions as Minister of State and not because of his activities in commerce.

Between 1972 and 197, a bill was processed that sought to officially recognize this day as a voluntary evening occupational holiday, that is, after 2:00 p.m., each establishment decided whether to close or not, however, the bill did not become law.

Be that as it may, National Trade Day is part of popular celebrations and it is tradition that each year the President makes an official greeting to the leaders of this union.