Saturday, September 15, 2012

Honduras

Bandera Y Paisajes de Honduras, C.A.
Scenes from honduras, C.A.

Fotos: Juan Bendeck

This is postmarked in 2011 with a Honduras Pope John Paul II stamp

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Honduras is a republic in Central America. It was previously known as Spanish Honduras to differentiate it from British Honduras, which became the modern-day state of Belize.

It was home of several important indigenous cultures, mostly notably the Maya. 

Some of Honduras' national holidays include Honduras Independence Day on 15 September and Children's Day or Día del Niño, which is celebrated in homes, schools and churches on 10 September.  On this day, children receive presents and have parties similar to Christmas or birthday celebrations. Some neighborhoods have piñatas on the street. 
Honduras stamp 2005
Pope John Paul II - L 15.00

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