2006-11-16 14:35:24 · 4 answers · asked by Claire B 1 in Travel ➔ Mexico ➔ Other - Mexico
Mexican Revolution day - the 20th
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mexican_Revolution
Kids are getting costumes ready for the´parade. Now if Hurricane Sergio doesn't flood us out
http://sparks-mexico.com/Mex2002/melaque-parade/index1.htm
2006-11-16 23:10:02 · answer #1 · answered by sparks_mex 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Revolution day, November 20th 1910.
Easiest way to understand: We had a dictator for over 30 years, the poor people raise in arms a fight the government, Pancho Villa heading fight in the North and Emiliano Zapata in the South.
Took 10 years, and now we have democracy.
2006-11-17 23:19:34 · answer #2 · answered by bluecabo 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dia de la Revolucion.... Revolution Day. Many businesses close and there will be parties and celebrations. Biggest change is that Presidente Fox cancelled one of the biggest and oldest parades.
You'll find out more about the history of the Mexican Revolution plus links about the Presidente Fox's cancellation of the parade below.
2006-11-17 09:32:20 · answer #3 · answered by WHMeg 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Oaxaca schools reopened after 6 months
2006-11-18 02:51:27 · answer #4 · answered by moonwalker 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋