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It was started in Puebla on May 5th, 1862. It commemorates they day the Mexicans won the Battle of Puebla against the French army Even though the french army was better armed and its army was 3 times larger
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When did the war end of Cinco de Mayo?
Cinco de mayo was not a war
What are some celebrated deys in Mexico?
* Cinco de Mayo
What are some Latino religious holidays?
Cinco de Mayo
What are some traditions the do for cinco de mayo?
They have Costumes, Parties, and Streamers!
What are some holidays celebrated on the Caribbean islands?
Cinco de Mayo
Can you give you some information on spanish holidays?
cinco de mayo and quincentas
What are some Cinco de Mayo traditions?
Rhumba,Waltz,Foxtrot,and more
Describe in detail Cinco de Mayo?
Cinco de Mayo (Spanish for "fifth of May") is a regional holiday in Mexico, primarily celebrated in the state of Puebla, with some limited recognition in other parts of Mexico. The holiday commemorates the Mexican army's unlikely defeat of French forces at the Battle of Pueblaon May 5th, 1862, under the leadership of Mexican General Ignacio Zaragoza Seguín.
Is Cinco de Mayo celebrated in the Dominican Republic?
Cinco de Mayo is not a holiday traditionally celebrated in the Dominican Republic. However, some of the hotels frequented by American guests will have celebrations on the day.
What are some traditional dishes served on Cinco de Mayo?
Arroz con pollo
What are some traditions that happen during Cinco De Mayo?
Parades, food, festivals
What US state did the holiday Cinco De Mayo start in?
I am not sure exactly what town it started in but I do know that Cinco de Mayo (Spanish for "fifth of May") is a regional holiday in Mexico, primarily celebrated in the state of Puebla where it was first held, with some limited recognition in other parts of Mexico.
