Cinco de Mayo primarily celebrates the Mexican victory over French forces at the Battle of Puebla in 1862. It also serves as a celebration of Mexican heritage and culture, showcasing traditional music, dance, and food. Additionally, the day promotes unity and pride among Mexican communities, both in Mexico and abroad, highlighting their resilience and spirit.
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The fact that Mexico defeated the most powerful military at the time (which hadn't lost a battle for almost 50 years).
The Hispanics celebrate cinco de mayo birthdays weddings anniverseries and other things.
Cinco de Mayo is a historical event in Mexico. It is the day Mexican troops defeated French troops in the Battle of Puebla in 1862. It is celebrated in Mexico and by people of Mexican descent in the United States. Other Latino countries are not known to celebrate Cinco de Mayo.
Only Mexico and the United States.
Besides the United States and Mexico? Sure, anywhere you have a Mexican community, some of them will organize to celebrate the occasion.
Many countries celebrate their own Independence days. In Mexico they celebrate Cinco de Mayo, which is on may fifth. However most countries do not celebrate the independence days of other countries because of lack of relevance to their own lives. In the U.S.A we celebrate Cinco de Mayo, but more as another day to drink irresponsibly. this practice was Incorporated by various beer and liquor companies as a marketing tool to boost sales.
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.
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.
marks the victory of Mexico over France, in the 'Battle of Puebla' on the 5th of May, 1862. On the fifth day of May every year, people celebrate, in memory of the victory. The major activities carried out on the day are to educate the youth about the importance of the day. Exhibitions featuring the crafts and artwork, that signify the importance of the day, are organized on a large scale in Mexico.
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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.