Brazil Borrows Emperor Pedro I ‘Heart’ from Portugal to Celebrate 200 Years of Independence

The Portuguese government has allowed Brazil to borrow the “heart” of Emperor Pedro I, who declared Brazil’s independence from Portugal 200 years ago, to be displayed during the 200th anniversary of its independence in Brasilia. in the midst of a gallant welcome ceremony

The heart of Emperor Pedro I, which was kept in a glass jar containing formaldehyde solution. and there was a golden urn outside on another floor. It was brought in a Rolls-Royce to Brazil’s Presidential Palace on Tuesday (Aug. 23) with President Jair Bolsonaro along with honor guards. Looking forward to welcoming you with honor

Emperor Pedro I proclaimed independence to Brazil in 1822 and was named “Emperor” of the Brazilian Empire. After King Joao VI of Portugal, his father, portuguese new Following the defeat of the French Emperor Napoleon

Although Pedro I also reinstated Portugal nine years later, Brazilian nationalists still hold on to the date of September 7, 1822, that he declared independence. as the founding day of the country

The heart of Emperor Pedro I is kept in a church in the Portuguese city of Porto. After her death in 1834 and the Portuguese government allowed Brazil to borrow it for a special exhibition for three weeks.

“Two countries bound together by history. and connected by one heart two hundred years of independence Ahead is eternal freedom, God, homeland, family!” Bolsonaro said in a short speech.

Opponents of Bolsonaro have criticized the Brazilian leader’s intention to borrow Emperor Pedro I’s heart for political gain on Independence Day. before going to the election campaign in October

“The Bolsonaro stole the importance of other national symbols, the colors of the flag. brazil football team shirt “It’s an inappropriate use of history,” said Brazilian historian Lilia Schwarz.

source: Archyde.com