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excitement feel Sierra parades and fiestas the celebration of Cinco de Mayo in both Mexico and the United States  traditional Mexican foods are offered everywhere happy crowds gather to listen to the Lively music  colorful pinatas and entry Chopin Society excitement  Americans and Mexicans look forward to having a good time on this special day every year celebrating Cinco de Mayo and this program first explain what Cinco de Mayo is discuss why it is celebrated and illustrate its importance as a holiday  next to prevent brief history of Cinco de Mayo and introduce an important figure related to this holiday Ignacio Zaragoza finally Woolfolk The Hobbit popular Mexican American holiday is celebrated with an emphasis upon parade activities music food arts and crafts Section 1 what is Cinco de Mayo Cinco de Spanish for the 5th of May this date is celebrated every year in Mexico and in the United States to commemorate special day in the year 1862 this was the day that Mexican soldiers in the city of Puebla heroically defeated repair your numbers of well trained French troops belonging to Napoleon the third who were invading Mexico  some mistakenly thing Cinco de Mayo is the celebration of the Mexican Independence Day but this is not so in fact September 6th 1810 was the first Mexican Independence Day and it is celebrated annually on that day as last Fiesta spot yet Cinco de Mayo is the largest Mexican celebration in the United States  and the third largest in Mexico after Independence Day on September 16th and Revolution day on November 20th the Mexican victory at Puebla on May 5th with extremely important because it did the courage and strength of the troops and it created a feeling of Pride and nationalism in Mexico what existed before  section 2 history of Cinco de Mayo  a civil war broke out in Mexico lasted from 1858 to 1861 the finances conflict Mexico had borrowed money from England Spain and France but was not able to immediately repay the loan to game-time Benito Juarez the president of Mexico the Creed a two-year moratorium on foreign debt  a moratorium is a temporary suspension or a delay and forming an obligation  what is struck a deal with England and Spain for an extension on his loan but the French would not negotiate Napoleon the third the ruler of France do the vulnerable situation of the Mexicans as a chance to reestablish a foothold in America's  hey juicy of Mexico's outstanding debt to France as a reason to send troops into Mexico  so where is the seasoned french armies hailed as the best in the world began its March from the port of Veracruz to the capital Mexico City President Suarez how recent is Mexican troops under the command of General Ignacio Zaragoza to confront the French at Puebla de los next a small town about 70 miles east of Mexico City it was up to the Mexican troops to fight the well-trained French alone there would be no reinforcements  the confrontation of the two armies occurred on May 5th 18 2 and single female many of the Mexican soldiers were missed peaceful and stoppel sick Indians armed with only and they were outnumbered nearly three to one by the well armed French  a heated battle raged for two hours as a truth attack and counter-attack amazingly the French suffered significant casualties and were forced to retreat the defeat of the French Inspire the Mexican people and Infused them with a sense of unity and patriotism that they had never before felt the date of May 5th became a symbol of the courage of the Mexican people however the Mexican victory at Puebla did not in more  the French continue their Invasion and captured Mexico City one year later for five years the Mexican people were sub YouTube French rule but they were finally able to free themselves some believe that if the French had not been defeated at Puebla the ultimate Victory my strong to the Invaders  after conquering Mexico the French might have continued their military campaign into the United States to fight on the side of the during the American Civil War  this could have affected the outcome of this bloody conflicts between the North and the South and Seth had an impact on the future of the United States  therefore both America and Mexico have reason to celebrate Cinco de Mayo Ignacio Zaragoza  there were many heroic figures in the Battle of Cinco de Mayo but one individual stands out as the greatest hero of that fateful day the legend of General Ignacio Zaragoza is an important one Zaragoza was born in Goliad now part of Texas in 1829  games that are gothic rooted man Miss low-cal ideas of constitutional government and reform administer of War under President Benito Juarez the young General was prepared to fight valiantly to uphold his ideals set of ghosts I did this so well that after the Victorious battle Mexican Town of Puebla De Los Angeles was renamed in his honor as we're Vlados tarecgosa  today on the 5th of May visitors and townspeople of Goliad alike pay homage to the memory of the famous General Citadel Goliad was apart of Mexico at the time of his birth it is now in the United States so many consider to be the first Mexican American Hero Section 3 the celebration of Cinco de Mayo  the holiday of Cinco de Mayo is celebrated with great enthusiasm United States  in the US it is the principal holiday that's associated with Mexican culture Americans from all that since introducing take part in Cinco de Mayo festivities which solute everything Mexican  cities with largest Spanish population states that border Mexico has elaborate celebrations  streets are festoon in red white and green the colors of the Mexican flag  oftentimes proceeds from Cinco de Mayo events benefit various Mexican American Charities or are used to set solidarity  solidarity is a word that refers to a union of people who share the same interests fellowship and community  therefore Cinco de Mayo is not just a holiday that celebrates Mexican history and culture it is also a celebration of bringing people together the elaborate decorations and the atmosphere solidarity during singles in help set the stage for magnificent parades exciting activities and chanting music Glorious Food and wonderous Minecraft  parades as with many other holidays Cinco de Mayo calibrated with a parade through the main streets of town  School businesses and community participate  local dignitaries wave to the crowd and young ladies running decorated float compete to become the Saragosa Wing or members of her Court  marching bands at Rhythm and music to the event towns are also represented with colorful float  some participants ride beautiful horses and a parade of decorated donkeys Amusement to the festivities activities  the celebration of Cinco de Mayo also involves many its activities  some of these include scholarship pageants and reenactment  participants of the various pageants aren't young women and their beautiful dresses only serve to Showcase their bright minds and their commitment to preserving of proud heritage  historical please help bring the pasta life  actors in historical costume interact with festival-goers to help celebrate the cultural lag add an important day  soldiers March and guns are fired to represent the reenactment of the famous battle of 1860 some of the participants portray the French Invaders and where representations of the uniforms worn by them during that. Brothers of course probably where the attire of phrase Mexican soldiers who stood against the Invaders  Mini festival-goers to play games and have fun as exciting as a pageants reenactments and games are one event that many people favor silly children is the breaking of the pinata is a decorated partially Hollow construction that is designed to resemble an animal what cartoon character or another bright object the pinata is filled with candy or toy and then suspended from height who won blindfolds try to break the vantha open with a stick in order to get the candy or toys inside of it  the significant and history of the pinata dates back many centuries originating in China the pinata is thought to have been introduced to Europe for the great Marco Polo  and turn the pinata was brought to Mexico by the Spanish  children of all ages have been in find the pinata ever sent  however there are those that believe that the most enjoyable activity of the Cinco de Mayo holiday is the dancing people of all ages love to participate in it men and women in Brite costumes excite audiences they're bold and Lively movement Ballet Folklorico otherwise referred to as Mexican folk dance is a high what's a Cinco de Mayo festivities  beautiful Regional costumes are warm to dance the folk dance of that region what is the most widely known Ballet Folklorico dancers is the holiday Tapatio otherwise known as the Mexican hat dance  the Met Hat Dance appropriately enough features a couple dancing around a sombrero or hat  according to tradition it's a girl picks up her admirer some video at the end of the den she is accepting his proposal of marriage  Dave and the very young and joy participating in Ballet Folklorico  it is one of the many ways that they learn about their Hispanic heritage and take pride in it music  those who participate in the celebration enjoy the sound of Mexican music no Mexican American celebration would be complete without a traditional mariachi group which formally specialize in serenading Newlyweds the word Mariachi is said to have come from the French word for marriage Maria's in the time of occupation Mariachi groups played stringed instruments since this was the custom in Europe  in the 20th century horns and a quarry for added to a cheetah sound heard today  it is well worth of their Nation to listen to the wonderful music other types of music may be heard while strolling through the streets no celebrate who would be complete without endless amounts of incredible food and Cinco de Mayo is no different thanks disc an inside the mouth watering reaction and many people celebrate simply by eating and eating and eating  simple but delicious Mexican food is often head right at Festival Booth which may offer go to beef enchiladas tacos or classes cool drinks provide welcome refreshment on a warm afternoon  some of the other Savory dishes that are sampled during cell shows include spicy bean soup bunuelos or mullet mullet consist of a tasty sauce made from spices and chocolate  Legend has it that nuns in Puebla originated this delicious dish in order impress an Archbishop of the church who was visiting  a traditional dessert that is often served with celebrating Cinco de Mayo is fun is a baked egg custard the holiday is a good excuse to Feast on Mexican specialties arts and crafts  creativity runs wild in Mexican culture and this is especially true on Cinco de Mayo on this day a great variety of arts and crafts are offered for sale  here festival-goers purchase a Mexican flag or some Vettel to save oneself from the Sun bright paper flowers can be bought and got got on his are also offered to the the Coronas are colorful egg shells that have been filled with confetti and are broken upon a person's head for good luck beautiful paper flower hair wreath can be purchased and worn at the festival  framed paintings are for sale and much much more cops are everywhere so that it seems as if I'm veritable outdoor Market has exploded onto the street  Cinco de Mayo isn't a wonderful opportunity each year for two neighboring countries the United States and Mexico to acknowledge and reaffirm their friendship the holiday glorifies freedom and liberty ideas that are terrorists by citizens of both North American democracy Cinco de Mayo is a day to have fun don't celebrate

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