
Cinco de Mayo â € "Tequila, Mariachis, Chiles, Oh My!
It's party time in the U.S. with the holiday Cinco de Mayo in the corner. So raise your tequila glass and rock on the Mexican style to celebrate the holiday that commemorates Mexico € ™ s victory over the French.
Cinco de Mayo is one of the most celebrated Mexican national holidays in the United States, where many U.S. businesses and restaurants are decorated in green, white and red, the colors of Mexico € ™ s flag, to observe this important day in traditional Mexican fanfare. Although Cinco de Mayo celebrates the determination of Mexicans to remain free of foreign control, it is not Mexico € ™ s Independence Day.
HISTORY
Following the devastating loss of the Mexican-American War in 1848, Mexico was both financially and morally defeated. In 1861, President Benito Juarez issued a moratorium in which all foreign debt payments would be suspended for a period of two years. Furious and eager to collect payment, England, France and Spain invaded Mexico.
Unbeknownst to the other countries, France had its own agenda, ultimately to impose a monarchical government upon the nations of Central and South America. Soon after President Juarez offered a type of promissory note that guaranteed payments on its debt after two years, England and Spain returned home, but the French have continued their headquarters in Mexico.
On May 5, 1862, Juarez commanded by General Ignacio Zaragoza to block the advance of French forces on the fortified hills Loreto and Guadalupe near the city of Puebla. With only 2,000 men, most of them local Indians Zacapoaxtla the region of Puebla, with no training Military and Weapons by little, the Mexicans were able to briefly defeat the French army 6000.
The victory was short-lived so soon after France conquered Puebla and the rest of Mexico, in power until 1867. Through a popular revolt, Juarez was finally return to power, remains the leader of Mexico until his death in 1872.
BEYOND Cinco de Mayo
Cinco de Mayo was born in the central Mexican state Puebla. Its capital, also known as Puebla, is one of the most impressive and oldest colonial cities of Mexico. Declared World Heritage Site its unique beauty, the beautiful historical center is an ideal starting point for a visit Cinco de Mayo.
While in Puebla, visitors can enjoy the historical Cinco de Mayo sites such as the tomb and monument of Ignacio Zaragoza, the general who led Mexico to victory over France. The site of the battle is also a destination People with a museum with an exhibition of hundreds of toy soldiers set up to show what happened that day. art exhibitions, concerts both contemporary and classical music of Mexico and a series of Mexican films are also among the attractions.
An annual parade is held down Cinco Mayo Avenue, and festivities include a reenactment of the famous battle. Men dress as French and Mexican soldiers and generals, and women wear clothing of œsoldaderas â €, â € the women who cooked and cared for soldiers in wartime. In some representations, Mexican soldiers provide machetes and old gun-power rifles, and French soldiers bags with bottles of wine and fruit.
Puebla has much more to offer besides its traditional Cinco de Mayo sites. It should also visit the museum exhibiting archaeological artifacts, paintings, railway cars, and other historical treasures, and many stores that specialize in Talavera pottery and traditional treats. Stroll through the neighborhood Los sapos buy antiques and sample wonderful poblano dishes including mole and chilies in nogada (in season) from a wide range of restaurants.
The State of Puebla offers other beautiful cities to visit in addition to its capital city. Cholula, located about five miles from the city of Puebla, has a very important archaeological site which includes the â € € œGran Piramide (The Big Pyramid), also known as the pyramid Tenapa, occupies more space than any other pyramid in the world. Built on top of the pyramid is the church Iglesia de Nuestra Wed ± ora de los Remedios, who has been completed in 1666. His position reflects the symbolic role of the Catholic Church in the conversion of indigenous peoples.
Cinco de Mayo CELEBRATIONS TO USA
Typically held during the first week of May, Cinco de Mayo offers carnivals, street fairs and festivals in several days in keeping the United States following is a list of some of the largest celebrations in the United States.
Albuquerque (New Mexico): May 5 – The capital of New Mexico, Albuquerque, will host a celebration of Cinco de Mayo with the Ballet Folklorico. This troop of state Mexican Nayarit, presents a rich artistic tradition of Nayarit and throughout the Mexican republic.
ATLANTA (Georgia): May 6 – Considered as the largest outdoor festival of family of origin Hispanic Fiesta takes place in Atlanta's Centennial Olympic Park in downtown Atlanta, the next Cinco de Mayo. Over 25,000 people are expected at this event by a one-day celebration of Latino culture, music, food and crafts.
AUSTIN (Texas): May 3Â € "6 – The Capital of Texas at Austin hosts the annual Cinco de Mayo Music Festival, putting Featuring a variety of activities including Little Cinco, a Jalapeño Eating Contest ± o, dance competitions and including Salsa, Jitterbug, Polka and more.
Charleston (South Carolina) – Charleston € ™ s second year Cinco de Mayo Festival will take place on Cinco de Mayo, the Visitors Center Bus Terminal downtown Charleston 7-11 hours. The celebration features an authentic mariachi band will also be performances by DJ Luigi Bravo of Latin Groove and dancers professional salsa and a variety of Mexican food, margaritas and beer.
Chicago (Illinois): May 4Â € "6 – From Friday to Sunday, Plaza Garibaldi will host a Cinco de Mayo festival in Chicago. With more than 25,000 people expected to attend this event in Little Village sponsored by UNIVISION, is sure to be a blow to party.
Denver (Colorado): May 5â € "6 – Billed as the largest Cinco de Mayo Festival in the United States, Denver € ™ s festival is lo maximo. Now in its 19th year, the festivities emphasize the celebration of freedom and culture, Denverites enjoy six stages of live entertainment, dancing, food and crafts at the Civic Center Park. In addition, the Celebration includes a special concert with the Colorado Symphony, among others, May 4 Cinco de Mayo and civil rights demonstration Prices (Date to be announced).
El Paso (Texas): May 5 – The â € œTaste festival Border € including mariachis, margaritas, tequila mole and a show will start at 3:00 and goes until the wee hours of the night.
Little Rock (Arkansas): May 6 – organized by the League of United Citizens Latin American (Lulac), the 9th edition of Cinco de Mayo party will be held in the Pavilion of the River Market in downtown Little Rock. Miss Cinco de Mayo will crowned at this event all day.
NEW BRUNSWICK (New Jersey): May 5 – Featuring a variety of different Mexican foods and musical talents is the Cinco de Mayo Festival in New Jersey, supported by Mexico Americana Joyce Kilmer Park.
NEW YORK (New York): May 6 – Organized by Committee Novelties Patria Casa Puebla is the Cinco de May Festival in Queens. From 10 to 6 on Sunday, there will be a variety of musical talent, food and crafts Flushing Meadows Corona Park.
Oakland (California): May 5 – This traditional celebration which had over 100,000 attendees last year, the Cinco de Mayo Fruitvale Festival & Parade, located in the Fruitvale district of Oakland. The festival will feature family entertainment stages, over 200 suppliers, childrena € ™ s activities and arts and crafts.
Portland (Oregon): May 3Â € "6 – Portland € ™ s Cinco de Mayo Fiesta is a family oriented event, fun with four entertainment stages, activities for children of charm, craftsmen and suppliers of the United States, Canada and Mexico. Visitors can also enjoy the third annual Mariachi Festival, folkloric ballet and delicious food from some of the best restaurants in the Northwest.
ST. Paul (Minnesota): May 4-5 – The festivities include contests salsa to taste, a childrena € ™ s area, sports zone, craft vendors, a parade, an area of history and music and entertainment, featuring a variety of Hispanic / Latino dancers, performers and musicians.
San Antonio (Texas): May 4-6 – San Antonio draws about 30,000 to its festivities with food booths its old market square, the street dance, crafts, concerts and other commemorations. Everyone from mariachis and folkloric dancers and Tejano conjunto groups provide abundance of the table activities.
SAN DIEGO (California): May 5-6 – Visitors can enjoy a weekend of festivities, including entertainment outdoors featuring over 200 artists from eight sites, also more than 100 booths of crafts and specialties a Mexican fiesta featuring a variety of delicious regional dishes.
About the Mexico Tourism Board
Mexico Tourism Board (MTB) brings together the resources of federal and state governments, municipalities and private companies to promote Mexico's tourism attractions and destinations in International. Founded in 1999, the MTB is Mexico € ™ s tourism promotion agency, and its participants include members of private and public sectors. The MTB has offices throughout North America, Europe, Asia and Latin America.
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Erick LASEC
Mexico Tourism
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erick.laseca @ bm.com
http://www.visitmexico.com
About the Author
Erick Laseca works for Burson-Marsteller as public relations liaison for the Mexico Tourism Board in Chicago.
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