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Cinco de Mayo (Spanish for “fifth of May”) is a special holiday in Mexico, primarily celebrated in the state of Puebla, with lesser recognition elsewhere in the country. It is a popular celebration in the USA. Hashtags: #CincoDeMayo #5deMayo
The date commemorates the Mexican army’s 1862 victory over France during the French-Mexican War.
Festivities in the US include drink-based parties, Drinko de Cinco. While it may be culturally spurious, these offers can include mezcal and tequila promotions, so it’s good to be attentive.
How to celebrate Cinco de Mayo = Cómo celebrar el Cinco de Mayo
- Don’t limit your interest in Mexico to one day. = No limite su interés en México a un día.
- Mark May 21 on your calendar – this is the global Cultural Diversity Day. What will you learn about Mexico’s cultural worlds? = Marque el 21 de mayo en su calendario: este es el Día Mundial de la Diversidad Cultural. ¿Qué aprenderás sobre los mundos culturales de México?
- Mark May 22 on your calendar – this is the global Biodiversity Day. What will you learn about Mexico’s natural worlds? = Marque el 22 de mayo en su calendario: este es el Día mundial de la Biodiversidad. ¿Qué aprenderás sobre los mundos naturales de México?
- Learn about the food that makes the state of Puebla famous. = Conoce la comida que hace famoso al estado de Puebla.
- Share your favorite Mexico and Mexico-friendly apps, websites, Facebook pages, and Twitter accounts. = Comparta sus aplicaciones, sitios web, páginas de Facebook y cuentas de Twitter favoritas de México y compatibles con México.
Elsewhere
How Cinco de Mayo became a boxing holiday – ESPN
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Planeta.com