An elaborate ceremony Wednesday night at the National Stadium celebrated Costa Rica’s independence and its bicentennial. The event began with the National Anthem (43:00) and a speech from Carlos Alvarado (45:30), both from the National Monument in San José. It continued with elaborate artistic performances at the stadium (1 hr) celebrating Costa Rican history and its culture.
The much-anticipate finale, the drone show and fireworks, begins at the 2 hr 14 minute mark. Drones created pictures in the sky above La Sabana, including representations of sloths, volcanoes, coffee, the Costa Rican flag and the national territory.
Happy 200th birthday, Costa Rica!
