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How many people attend Cinco de Mayo each year?
5 Mexican Kings were murdered.
Where did dinco de mayo take place?
Cinco de Mayo commemorates the Mexican army's victory over the French at the Battle of Puebla on May 5, 1862. The battle occurred in the city of Puebla, Mexico.
Who were the main characters from each country in Cinco de Mayo?
cat in the hat
Where is Cinco de Mayo celebration located each year and why do we celebrate Cinco de Mayo?
Cinco De Mayo (Spanish for "Fifth of May") is celebrated for two reasons:In Mexico, it commemorates the Mexican army's victory over French forces at the Battle of Puebla on May 5, 1862. It has special importance at the city of Puebla, where the actual battle took place.In locations outside of Mexico, those with Mexican heritage celebrate it to remember their culture and their pride in it; specially on the United States.
How long did the war of Cinco de Mayo last?
If you are asking how long cinco de mayo lasts, the answer is 24 hours, since it is the calendar day of May 5. Cinco de mayo is the anniversary of the Battle of Puebla, and that took place in 1862; so if you are asking how long ago the event was, that would be (as of this year, 2014) 152 years ago. This day as a celebration of Spanish American--and in particular, Mexican--culture is mostly something obsrved in the United States. In Mexico itself, 16 de septiembre gets much more attention.
What does Saint Patrick's Day Cinco de Mayo and Chinese New Year have in common?
Other than the fact that they are all holidays, practically nothing. Cinco de Maya is day of the dead, St. Patrick's Day is a (Catholic?) holiday and Kwanzaa is non-denominational so they don't have much to do with each other.
Why do Mexican Americans celebrate Cinco De Mayo?
Because 4,000 Mexican soldiers smashed the French and traitor Mexican army of 8,000 at Puebla, Mexico, 100 miles east of Mexico City on the morning of May 5, 1862. more info on http://www.vivacincodemayo.org/history.htmANOTHER ANSWEROn the other hand... The original question was, "Why do AMERICANS celebrate Cinco De mayo?"As an "American", I don't celebrate that particular event.
Why do a lot of people who join the Army fight each other?
While people in the Army do get into conflicts with each other, this is not their purpose for joining. It is typical human nature. Think of it as an extension of sibling rivalry.
What does una en cada cinco mean in English?
It means "one in each five".
What is the actual battle between the French and Mexican forces on Cinco de Mayo called?
The war in which the Battle of Puebla was fought was the French-Mexican War. The unlikely Mexican victory is celebrated on the anniversary of the May 5, 1862 each year.
What does tengo cinco dientes en cada mano mean?
I have five teeth in each hand.
If there were no army in the world?
There would still be killing. People would beat each other to death with clubs.
