Star Wars Day: What is the origin of the date?

Today, May 4, “Star Wars” fans are celebrating Star Wars Day, which was created by supporters of the saga.

The celebration spread through social networks until it became known and celebrated all over the world. But why celebrate it?

It’s a dedication charactersthe history and background the saga he created George Lucas.

However, the origin of this date has been determined eventsas recorded in documents on the line.

On May 4, 1979, when he premiered the first film of “Star Wars”, the “London Evening News” published a note in which members of the Conservative Party of the United Kingdom congratulated Margaret Thatcher on her position as Prime Minister of the country, including this sentence “May the Force be with you”. Film lovers took advantage of this and came up with “Star Wars Day”.

Also, in 2011, when the Toronto Underground Cinema held a film festival on this day, there were also a number of special offers and discounts on Star Wars merchandise.

How do you celebrate it?

Followers “Star Wars” perform various activities in the world, like marathons tapes, costume party, followers share material on social networks and exhibitions, among others.

For example, this year 2023, a number of phrases are expected to flood social networks. Like which one?

“May the Force be with you this Star Wars Day”; “Happy Star Wars Day, may the Force be with you always and may you never miss a lightsaber by your side”; and “Jedi must have passion, knowledge and an epic celebration on Star Wars Day,” would be just a few of them.

While, in case PanamaThey will also carry out the activity, but on Sunday, May 7.

From 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. in the Costa del Este atrium there will be: collection exhibition, costume competition, saber academy for children and conversationsamong other activities, announced the group @order66panama, fans of Star Wars.