It is a common misconception that 5 de Mayo is Mexico's Independence Day, which is celebrated on the 16th of September.
Mexico's independence was recognized by the Spanish viceroy in 1821. Since the late 19th century, a re-enactment has become traditional: the President of Mexico rings Hidalgo's bell (now at the National Palace on the Zócalo in Mexico City) and repeats Hidalgo's words (or a variant thereof) every year at 11:00 pm of September 15.
5 de Mayo commemorates the victory of Mexican forces over the French occupational forces in the Battle of Puebla in 1862.
Drives me crazy... that's all. I love celebrating, don't stop!! at least now you know the meaning
2006-08-13 15:39:39 · 9 answers · asked by lisirm 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Holidays ➔ Other - Holidays
I did not know that. I always thought it was Mexico's independence day. Do not feel too bad though. Many of America's young people, and even college age people have no clue why we celebrate July 4th, what we were fighting over or the rights we all are SUPPOSED to have as a result.
I think people should be required to know important historical events in their country's history. Perhaps then they would be more supportive of their own country. World history would not hurt either. It never hurts for us to know how we all got here from where we were. I think it would also help show we might be from different countrys but we are not really all that different after all.
2006-08-13 15:53:19 · answer #1 · answered by reallyconfuzzled1 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
So if it's not not, then it really is? that's what you're saying that it really is and then you back up your statement saying that it isn't? Wow! first a double negative, then a statement that is opposite of it!
Well even if it's not their Independance day they still won their battles against some opposing country, which happens to be france of all countries, which probably would have taken a lot of their land after the war so in a way it is their alternate Independance day....
2006-08-14 00:06:46 · answer #2 · answered by Topher 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Actually, yes, I did know that. I had grown up thinking that cinco de mayo was Mexican Independence Day (like a lot of people). But that changed when I once saw it marked on a calendar.
2006-08-14 12:18:17 · answer #3 · answered by ☼Grace☼ 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, I knew that. Many people, like you said, misunderstand the meaning of day. My favorite radio station promotes Cinco de Mayo at local restaurants. The DJS explain that Cinco de Mayo is NOT Mexican Independence Day. Same for our local tv stations.
Thanks for your detailed explanation.
2006-08-13 22:46:31 · answer #4 · answered by Malika 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I knew that. But Cinco de Mayo gets more play because it's easier to say than Dieciseis de Septiembre.
2006-08-14 03:24:51 · answer #5 · answered by Lleh 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I don't understand what the big deal is about defeating the French. Who hasn't defeated the French?
2006-08-13 22:46:30 · answer #6 · answered by atwil 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
5 de Mayo, who cares. I can't even keep our history straight...
2006-08-13 22:47:20 · answer #7 · answered by 345Grasshopper 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I knew that, but any excuse for a party
2006-08-14 00:00:58 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Thanks for the valuable information.
2006-08-13 22:45:14 · answer #9 · answered by john s 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋