2013
Cinco De Mayo: Celebrate the Mexican Flag and Culture
Cinco de Mayo, a day for everyone to celebrate the Mexican flag, culture, and food! Cinco de Mayo, translated from Spanish for “fifth of May,” is celebrated predominantly in the United States and regionally in Mexico, primarily in Puebla. The main purpose of the holiday is to celebrate Mexican heritage and pride, including their flag. The holiday is also meant to commemorate the victory over France in the Battle of Puebla. The Battle took place on May 5, 1862 during the Franco-Mexican War, when the Mexican army won an unlikely victory over the French forces. The win at the Battle of Puebla was by no means a strategic win over the French; instead, it was a symbolic victory for the Mexican government and strengthened the resistance movement. The Mexican Flag, as it is today was adopted in 1968, and has a tricolor background of red, white and green, with the national coat of arms is displayed in the center of the flag. The current meaning behind the color of the flag is green represents hope, white represents unity, and red represents the blood of heroes. Flag day in Mexico is celebrated on February 24, and is celebrated with civic ceremonies across the … 
