The Battle of Angamos is a cultural holiday celebrated in Peru on October 8th to commemorate a naval battle with Chile in 1879. The holiday celebrates the courage and heroism of the Peruvian navy during the battle. It is a symbol of Peruvian tenacity in the face of colonizers and a testament to the solidarity of the Peruvian people in the face of oppression. The day is celebrated with military and civil parades across Peru, and it is a public holiday on which many people are given the day off.