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Cinco The Mayo â € "Tequila, Mariachis, Chile, Oh My!

It's party time in the U.S. with Cinco de Mayo fiestas around the corner. Then raise your tequila glass and rock out Mexican style to celebrate this holiday celebrates Mexicoâ € ™'s victory over the French.

Cinco de Mayo is one of the most famous Mexican national holidays in the U.S., where many U.S. companies and restaurants is decorated in green, white and red colors of Mexicoâ € ™ s flag to observe this important day in traditional Mexican fanfare. Although Cinco de Mayo celebrates the determination of Mexicans to remain free from foreign control, it is not Mexicoâ € ™ s Independence Day.

HISTORY
After 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 will be suspended for a period of two years. Furious and eager to collect payment, invaded Great Britain, France and Spain, Mexico.

Unknown to the other countries, France had its own agenda that ultimately aims to establish a monarchical government the nations of Central and South America. Shortly after President Juarez offered a kind of promissory note that guaranteed payments on its debts after the two years turned England and Spain home, but French continued their siege of Mexico.

The fifth May 1862 ordered Juarez General Ignacio Zaragoza to block before the French forces at the fortified hills of Loreto and Guadalupe near the city of Puebla. With only 2,000 men, most of them locally Zacapoaxtla Indians from the Puebla region with any formal military training and little weapons, the Mexicans were able to briefly defeat the French army 6000.

The victory was short-lived, but shortly after France conquered Puebla and the rest of Mexico, the decision until the 1867th Through a popular revolt, Juarez was finally returned to power, remaining leader of Mexico until his death in 1872.

BEYOND Cinco de Mayo
Cinco de Mayo was born in the central Mexican state of Puebla. Its capital, also known as Puebla, is one of the most impressive and oldest colonial cities in Mexico. Declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site for its unique beauty, the magnificent historical center is an ideal starting point for a Cinco de Mayo tour.
While in Puebla, visitors can enjoy the historic Cinco de Mayo sites such grave and monument of Ignacio Zaragoza, the general who led Mexico to victory against France. The site of the battle is also a popular destination, featuring a museum with an exhibition of hundreds of toy soldiers set up to show what happened on that day. Art exhibitions, concerts of both contemporary and classical Mexican music and a Mexican film series is also part of the attractions.
An annual parade is held down Cinco de Mayo Avenue, and festivities include a reenactment of the famous battle. Men dress as French and Mexican soldiers and generals, and women wear clothes â € œsoldaderas, â € the women who cooked and looked after the soldiers in wartime. In some depictions, the Mexican soldiers carry machetes and old gun-power rifles, and the French soldiers carry bags with wine bottles and fruit.

Puebla has much more to offer besides its traditional Cinco de Mayo sites. Also worth a visit are the museums displays archaeological objects, paintings, railroad cars, and other historical treasures, as well as many shops specializing in Talavera pottery and traditional treats. Take a walk through Los Sapo district to buy antiques and sample wonderful poblano dishes including mole and Chile a nogada (in season) from a wide variety of restaurants.

Puebla State offers other beautiful cities to visit in addition to its capital city. Cholula, located about 5 miles from the city of Puebla, has a very important archaeological site that covers the â € œGran Piramideâ € (Big Pyramid), also known as Tenapa Pyramid, occupying more space than any other pyramid in the world. Built on top of the pyramid is the church Iglesia de Nuestra Sea ± ora de los Remedios which was completed in 1666. Its symbolic position stands witness to the role of the Catholic church in the transformation of the indigenous population.

Cinco de Mayo festivities in THE UNITED STATES
Typically held during the first week of May, Cinco de Mayo boasts carnivals, street fairs and multi-day festivals throughout the U.S. Below is a list of some of the largest festivals in the U.S..

Albuquerque (New Mexico): 5 May – the New Mexican capital, Albuquerque, will host a Cinco de Mayo celebration with Ballet Folklorico. This troupe from the Mexican state of Nayarit, showcases a great wealth of artistic tradition from Nayarit and throughout the Mexican republic.

ATLANTA (Georgia): May 6 – Set the largest Hispanic outdoor family festival, Fiesta Atlanta will take place at Centennial Olympic Park in downtown Atlanta, the day after Cinco de Mayo. Over 25,000 people are expected to participate in this event with a day-long celebration of Latino culture, music, food and crafts.

AUSTIN (Texas): Will 3A € "6 – Texas Capital Austin hosts the annual Cinco de Mayo Music Festival, featuring a range of activities including Little Cinco, a Jalapeà ± o Eating Contest, and dance competitions including Salsa, Jitterbug, Polka and more.

Charleston (South Carolina), – Charlestonâ € ™ s second annual Cinco de Mayo Festival will take place on Cinco de Mayo, at the Visitors Center Bus Terminal in downtown Charleston 7-11 AM. The festival offers an authentic mariachi band will also be performances by DJ Luigi Bravo of Latin Groove and professional salsa dancers and a variety of Mexican food, Margaritas and beer.

CHICAGO (Illinois): Can 4a € "6 – From Friday to Sunday, Plaza Garibaldi will be home to a Cinco de Mayo festival in Chicago. With over 25,000 people expected to attend this event at Little Village, sponsored by Univision, is sure to be a festive hit.

DENVER (Colorado): Can 5A € "6 – touted as the largest Cinco de Mayo Festival in the U.S., Denverâ € ™ s festival 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. It also contains a special celebration concert with the Colorado Symphony Orchestra including 4 May and a Cinco de Mayo Civil Rights Award event (date to be announced).

El Paso (Texas): 5 May – This â € œTaste of Borderâ € festival featuring mariachis, Margaritas, tequila and a mole extravaganza kicks off at 3:00 and goes into the small hours of the night.

Little Rock (Arkansas): May 6 – Organized by the League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC), this 9: e annual Cinco de Mayo party will be held in the River Market Pavilion in downtown Little Rock. Miss Cinco de Mayo will be crowned at this all day event.

New Brunswick (New Jersey): 5th May – Featuring a variety of Mexican food and musical talent is Cinco de Mayo Celebration in New Jersey, supported by Mexico Americana at Joyce Kilmer Park.

NEW YORK (New York): May 6 – Organized by the Fiestas Patria de Casa Puebla-committee is Cinco de May Festival in Queens. From 10-6 on Sunday, there will be a wide range of musical talents, food and crafts at Flushing Meadows Corona Park.

Oakland (California): 5 May – This traditional celebration which had over 100,000 participants last year, Cinco de Mayo Fruitvale Festival & Parade, located in the Fruitvale district of Oakland. The family festival will feature stages of entertainment, more than 200 vendors, childrenâ € ™ s activities and crafts.

PORTLAND (Oregon): Can 3A € "6 – Portlandâ € ™ s Cinco de Mayo Fiesta is a family oriented, fun event with four entertainment stages, delightful activities for children, artisans and vendors from USA, Canada and Mexico. Visitors can also enjoy the third annual Mariachi Festival, folkloric ballet and delicious food from some of the finest restaurants in the Northwest.

ST. PAUL (Minnesota): May 4-5 – Festivities include salsa-tasting competition, a childrenâ € ™ s area, sports zone, craft vendors, a parade, a story area and live music and entertainment, and offers a number of Hispanic / Latino dancers, artists, and musicians.

SAN ANTONIO (Texas): May 4-6 – San Antonio draws about 30,000 for his celebration with food stalls in the historic Market Square, street dancing, crafts, concerts and other commemorations. Everyone from mariachis and folkloric dancers to Tejano and conjunto groups provide plenty of entertaining activities.

San Diego (California): May 5 to 6 – Visitors will enjoy a weekend of festivities, including open-air entertainment with more than 200 performers at eight venues, including more than 100 specialty shops and craft a Mexican festival offers a delicious selection of regional dishes.

About the Mexico Tourism Board
The 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 internationally. Created in 1999, the MTB is Mexicoâ € ™ s tourism promotion agency and its participants include members of both the private and the public sector. The MTB has offices throughout North America, Europe, Asia and Latin America.

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Erick Laseca
Mexico Tourism Board
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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.