hi welcome to watchmojo.com
I’m your host Christine and today we’ll
learn all about Cinco de Mayo Cinco de
Mayo which literally translates to the
fifth of May is a day that you may see
parades
mariachi music dancing and other festive
activities this day is a celebration of
Mexican heritage and pride the holiday
is not an obligatory federal holiday in
Mexico and in fact is not as celebrated
in its home country as it is in the u.s.
in such states as Texas and Southern
California Cinco de Mayo is celebrated
very enthusiastically in the province of
Puebla in Mexico with fiestas dancing
decoration and food women dress in
brightly colored dresses and men wear
authentic western clothing to
commemorate this holiday it is not
Mexico’s Independence Day Cinco de Mayo
celebrates Mexico’s victory in the
historical battle of 1862 between Mexico
and France
unfortunately this initial victory was
short-lived
the French onslaught continued and
French forces ultimately succeeded in
gaining control of the country and
occupying it until 1867 the largest
Cinco DeMayo event in the world is held
in Los Angeles California for more than
600,000 people celebrate with music and
food
there aren’t any specific foods
associated with Cinco de Mayo but
traditional Mexican dishes such as
enchiladas burritos guacamole and tacos
are popular this holiday is a symbol of
Mexican pride and unity and includes
great festivities
I’m your host Christine and today we’ll
learn all about Cinco de Mayo Cinco de
Mayo which literally translates to the
fifth of May is a day that you may see
parades
mariachi music dancing and other festive
activities this day is a celebration of
Mexican heritage and pride the holiday
is not an obligatory federal holiday in
Mexico and in fact is not as celebrated
in its home country as it is in the u.s.
in such states as Texas and Southern
California Cinco de Mayo is celebrated
very enthusiastically in the province of
Puebla in Mexico with fiestas dancing
decoration and food women dress in
brightly colored dresses and men wear
authentic western clothing to
commemorate this holiday it is not
Mexico’s Independence Day Cinco de Mayo
celebrates Mexico’s victory in the
historical battle of 1862 between Mexico
and France
unfortunately this initial victory was
short-lived
the French onslaught continued and
French forces ultimately succeeded in
gaining control of the country and
occupying it until 1867 the largest
Cinco DeMayo event in the world is held
in Los Angeles California for more than
600,000 people celebrate with music and
food
there aren’t any specific foods
associated with Cinco de Mayo but
traditional Mexican dishes such as
enchiladas burritos guacamole and tacos
are popular this holiday is a symbol of
Mexican pride and unity and includes
great festivities
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