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¡Viva Mexico! Mexico's 211th Independence Day

Stevicus

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¡Viva Mexico! Valley community celebrates Mexico's 211th Independence Day | 12news.com

PHOENIX — Mexico celebrated its 211th Independence Day from Spain on Thursday, commemorating the beginning of the country’s decade-long war for freedom from 1810 to 1821.

As part of the celebration, people showed their pride, Mexican identity, and culture in red, white, and green colors embroider on clothing and flags.

Mexican American Yadira Lopez-Lopez spending her birthday purchasing a traditional shirt at Mercado de Los Cielos in west Phoenix.

“We are going to celebrate patriotically,” she said. “I feel very proud to have been born there.”

September 16, 1810, commemorates the moment catholic priest Miguel Hidalgo made a cry for freedom in 1810. He rang his church bell and pleaded with his congregation to join him.

At the time, Mexico was known as New Spain and was under Spanish rule for 300 years. After years of political scuffles, class inequalities and territory conflicts, people wanted their independence and were embolden by Hidalgo’s fervent speech known as the Cry of Dolores.

In February 1821 Mexican troops captured Mexico City, and in August, Spain officially recognized Mexico as an independent country.

It’s a different celebration that often gets confused with Cinco de Mayo, which marks the Mexican military’s victory over France during the battle of Puebla in 1862.

That battle was significant because Mexico's 2,000 soldiers faced 6,000 French troops and won.

“My grandma grew up to live 103 years old and so there’s a lot of culture there that I was taught from her,” said Olivia Araiza, a Phoenix resident whose family is from Sonora. “The cooking, tamales, and homemade tortillas, that is all cultura.”

A celebration is no party without food and Rita’s Mexican Restaurant near 35th Avenue and I-10 was busy serving traditional dishes.

“Where ever you go and have tequila and enchiladas [you’re] part of Mexico,” Gabriela Lopez, a manager at the restaurant said. “It makes you proud.”

For Lopez, September 16 is not just a day for Mexicans to come together, but also an opportunity to embrace the acceptance of Aztec roots with other cultures in the U.S.

“The most wonderful thing is how another culture loves the guacamole, how other cultures celebrate with us, drinking our margaritas or tequila and listening to our music,” she said.

There are more than 37 million Latinos in the U.S. who trace their roots to Mexico. That makes Mexicans the single largest Latino origin group in the country, according to the Pew Research Center.

“It’s the ancestry, it’s my food, it’s my culture, it’s my people, so I’m very proud of that,” Araiza said. “Viva Mexico!”


So, Happy Birthday Mexico!

 

England my lionheart

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Viva salma Hayek too
 

Stevicus

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I didn't know this, but apparently Mexican Independence Day falls on the same day as Malaysia Day, celebrating the 58th anniversary of the country's formation.

Mexico turned 211 years old on Malaysia Day (nst.com.my)

KUALA LUMPUR: Mexico turned 211 years old on the same day as Malaysia commemorated the 58th anniversary of the country's formation.

The Mexican Embassy to Malaysia, in a statement, conveyed its heartiest congratulations to Malaysia, and revisited the Sept 16 landmark date that coincidentally became historically significant for both nations.

"Mexico is commemorating 211 years of independence and Malaysia 58 years since the establishment of the Federation of Malaysia.

"Mexico and this wonderful country share libertarian principles in their independence and on the Day of Malaysia. Selamat Hari Malaysia! ," the embassy said.

Kuala Lumpur mayor Datuk Seri Mahadi Che Ngah also extended his Independence Day wishes to Mexico through a short video message yesterday.

"September is a significant month for both Mexico and Malaysia as we commemorate historic milestones of freedom, peace and unity.

"As the mayor of Kuala Lumpur, I trust that the strong ties between Kuala Lumpur and Mexico will continue to strengthen and prosper.

"I wish Mexicans worldwide, particularly those who have found a home in Kuala Lumpur, Viva México! Happy Independence Day! Congratulations on reaching 211 years," he said.

Mexico's War of Independence began at dawn on Sept 16, 1810 when Father Miguel Hidalgo pronounced the "Grito de Dolores" (the cry of Dolores) and ended on Sept 27, 1821 after the Trigarante Army, headed by Agustín de Iturbide and Vicente Guerrero, triumphantly entered Mexico City.

For this reason, Mexico commemorates its Independence Day on Sept 16 every year with festivities and gatherings in Mexico and around the world.

The Mexican Embassy to Malaysia will also host a number of events throughout the virtual celebration to celebrate its Independence Day that started with the KL Tower illuminating with Mexico's national colours on Sept 15.

"In our social media networks, you will be able to enjoy different videos of gastronomy, classical music, dance and, of course the "El Grito" ceremony by the designated Ambassador Edmundo Font," the embassy said.

Malaysia and Mexico established diplomatic ties in 1974. The Embassy of Malaysia in Mexico City and the Embassy of Mexico in Kuala Lumpur were established in 1992.
 
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