
Members of military band perform at the Legislative Palace after the concert of the bicentennial celebrations in Montevideo, Uruguay, on Aug. 25, 2025. Uruguay celebrated its 200th anniversary of the declaration of independence on Monday. (Photo by Nicolas Celaya/Xinhua)

An aerial drone photo taken on Aug. 25, 2025 shows the view of the Legislative Palace with illumination in Montevideo, Uruguay. Uruguay celebrated its 200th anniversary of the declaration of independence on Monday. (Photo by Nicolas Celaya/Xinhua)

A member of Sodre Symphony Orchestra prepares to perform at the Legislative Palace during the concert of the bicentennial celebrations in Montevideo, Uruguay, on Aug. 25, 2025. Uruguay celebrated its 200th anniversary of the declaration of independence on Monday. (Photo by Nicolas Celaya/Xinhua)

People attend a ceremony at the Legislative Palace after the concert of the bicentennial celebrations in Montevideo, Uruguay, on Aug. 25, 2025. Uruguay celebrated its 200th anniversary of the declaration of independence on Monday. (Photo by Nicolas Celaya/Xinhua)