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Festival Cinco de Mayo (Mexico)

History Festival Cinco de Mayo (Mexico)

The events leading to the Cinco de Mayo. Cinco de Mayo has its roots in the French occupation of Mexico. French occupation took place in post-war America of Mexico 1846-1848, Mexico 1858 Civil War, and the 1860 Reform Wars. This war left the Treasury of Mexico in damage and nearly bankrupt. On July 17, 1861, Mexican President Benito Juarez issued a moratorium in which all foreign debt payments would be delayed for two years, with the promise that after this period, payments will be returned. In response, France, Britain and Spain sent naval forces to Veracruz to demand reimbursement. Britain and Spain negotiated with Mexico and attractive, but the French, at the time ruled by Napoleon III, decided to use the opportunity to set up a Latin empire in Mexico that will support the interests of France, the Second Mexican Empire.

Invasion of France

The end of 1861, an armed French fleet stormed Veracruz well, landing a large French force and driving President Juarez and his government became retreat. Moving on of Veracruz to Mexico City, the French army suffered heavy resistance from the Mexicans near Puebla, Mexico at the fort Loreto and Guadalupe. The powerful French army attacked the Mexican army-8000 has a lot of poor 4,000. But the Mexicans managed to convince the French army destroyed, the best army at the time, and one that has not been beaten for nearly 50 years.

The victory of Mexico

The win was a significant morale boost to the Mexican army and the Mexicans in general. The History Channel puts it like this:

"Although not a major strategic victory in the overall war against the French, Zaragoza, Puebla success represents a major moral victory for the Mexican government.

And TIME puts it like this:

"Puebla victory came to symbolize unity and pride for what looks like David beat Goliath Mexico France."

"It was a glorious moment for Mexican." It helps build a much-needed sense of national unity and patriotism.

Events after the Battle of Mexico

The victory of Mexico, however, was short-lived. Thirty thousand troops and a full year later, France is able to overthrow the Mexican army, capture Mexico City, and set the Emperor Maximilian I as ruler Meksiko.Namun, France victory are also short, lasting only 3 years, from 1864 to 1867. With the U.S. Civil War in 1865, the U.S. is able to provide more assistance to Mexico to expel the French, after Maximilian I is executed by Mexico, along with his Mexican generals Miramón and Mejia, in the Cerro de las Campanas, Queretaro.

Festival Cinco de Mayo festival can be enjoyed in a variety of Mexican culture, from dance to food.

Folkorico dance and Mariachi is the most the attention of visitors. In addition to the rhythm of the music can go about getting people to dance as well as grace of ballet dancers typical of Mexico. Not only the music and dance, visitors can also enjoy a variety of typical Mexican cuisine can certainly satisfy those who like cooking with spices flavor high.

The festival is always well received by the community, as evidenced by the many visitors who packed the arena. According to the citizens of Hispanic descent, the event is a golden opportunity to show and share the culture of Mexico to other Americans.

Cinco de Mayo festival held every year to commemorate the military victory of Mexican General Ignacio Zaragosa led the French troops in the battle at Puebla in 1862.