6 Ways to Celebrate Cinco De Mayo in 2022.
Does Cinco De Mayo bring lovely thoughts of burritos, guacamole, and tacos? This celebration happens on May 5 and is popular amongst Mexicans worldwide. However, while we love these foods because who wouldn’t, Cinco De Mayo is about so much more.
Do you have plans to join in the Cinco De Mayo celebrations this year? We’d love to help you celebrate it in a meaningful and fun way. Here’s everything you should know about Cinco De Mayo and how to join in the festivities this 2022.
History
Sometimes, people confuse Cinco de Mayo with Mexico’s Independence Day. Cinco de Mayo actually commemorates the battle between Mexico and France in Puebla.
In 1862 Mexico had been going through a hard time. They couldn’t pay royalties to the European governments as usual. In response, the French sent an army of 6000 experienced soldiers to invade the Mexican city of Puebla de Los Angeles. Mexico could only raise 2000 soldiers.
Being the underdogs in the fight and led by a general who was only 33 years old, nobody expected a Mexican victory. However, by daybreak, the French had lost many soldiers and had to retreat.
Once Americans and Latinos heard about this defeat, they were so excited that many held parades. One town in Northern California even celebrated with food and drinks. This is noted as the first Cinco de Mayo celebration for many people.
Why Cinco De Mayo Is Celebrated
The Mexican army beat incredible odds in a way that was almost unbelievable! They were a rag-tag army with outdated guns and defeated a French army of 6000 soldiers within 12 hours. Their commander had even been born in Texas.
Over the years, however, Cinco de Mayo has evolved into a celebration of Mexican heritage. This is especially true for Mexicans in other countries around the world. It is a huge source of pride and is very popular in cities like Los Angeles, San Antonio, and Chicago.
How Cinco De Mayo Is Celebrated
One of the largest celebrations of Cinco de Mayo happens in Denver every May 5. Some estimations put attendance at around 400,000 people in events that last two days. Cinco de Mayo is even official in the United States.
In Puebla, where the battle took place, Cinco de Mayo is celebrated with a military parade. Inhabitants dress as both the French and Mexican army and reenact the battle at the original site. There is also a celebration with drinks and food alongside brightly coloured floats.
In Puebla, the meal for the commemoration of Cinco de Mayo is Mole Poblano. It is a lovely sauce made with chilli, chocolate, and other ingredients served over chicken. There is also a 2-day festival known as the Mole festival where chefs explain how to make the ultimate mole.
In London, Cinco de Mayo is celebrated with specialised meals and by the Mexican community. Bars also use the opportunity to host events. Lovely drink deals are offered with cocktails that are Mexican-inspired.
6 Ways to Celebrate Cinco De Mayo in 2022!
Will you be celebrating Cinco de Mayo this year? Here are six fabulous ways to enjoy the holiday yourself or with family and friends.
Learn and Discuss the History of Cinco De Mayo
This article is a step in the right direction when it comes to this. Cinco de Mayo is a great time to talk about the battle of Puebla, even to simply research and discuss with family and friends the importance of this event.
Bring A Mexican Dish to Your Table
Of course Mexican dishes are widely known, not only by visiting Mexican restaurants around us but common recipes all over the internet. How about making Mexican for dinner as part of the festivities? You can keep it simple with meals like enchiladas, tacos, and guacamole. You could also go for salsa and tortilla chips.
Have Dinner at A Mexican Restaurant
Speaking of food, why not book a night out at an authentic Mexican restaurant and have a good time. They’ll most likely have a special to commemorate Cinco de Mayo as well as often live music on this event where you’ll be able to experience an enjoyable ambience.
Put Up Mexican decor with the kids
A Cinco de Mayo theme is a great way to have fun, especially for those with kids. You can use colours like red, green white to showcase the Mexicos flags colours. Make DIY maracas, shakers with rice inside and all things musical, have a blast with your little ones while educating them on this beautiful event.
Enjoy Mexican Music
Hire a Mariachi band or find live music around you on this special day as part of your festivities to celebrate Cinco de Mayo. This traditional Mexican music is fun and can uplift anyones spirits. Platforms like Spotify and Youtube are also a great way to find Mexican music if this isn’t an option for you.
Support Mexican Businesses
Cinco de Mayo is a great time to support Mexican businesses. So why not pay a visit to Mexican art and culture museums, or as we mentioned earlier, a Mexican-owned restaurant and show your support by purchasing, showing others and talking about those businesses. A little always goes a long way!
In Conclusion
Cinco de Mayo is a celebration of victory and beautiful Mexican culture. This 2022 you can join the festivities by adopting any of the above ideas. Do you already celebrate Cinco de Mayo in your family? If so, feel free to share with us how below.
See you next week!
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