Cinco de Mayo is tomorrow! A celebration of the victory over French forces at the Battle of Puebla on May 5, 1862. Not to be confused with Mexico’s Independence Day which is on September 16. Cinco de Mayo is also recognized as a holiday of celebrating Mexican heritage and pride. And it is enthusiastically celebrated in San Diego by all cultures, not just people of Hispanic and Mexican descent. And I say it’s the best reason after work to dance to some salsa music, eat Mexican food, and try a tasty Margarita or even a Mexican beer.
The picture is an example of traditional dress while dancing to The Jarabe Tapatío, known in English as the Mexican Hat Dance. The dance was choreographed by Felipa Lopez in the early twentieth century to celebrate a government-sponsored fiesta that commemorated the successful end of the Mexican Revolution. Since then, it has become the dance that symbols national pride and honor of the Mexican people.(Photo courtesy of www.mexicovacationtravels.com)
Here is a video of and authentic El Jarabe Tapatio to get you in the mood for tomorrow! The MerK is also featuring a specialty Margarita in honor of Cinco de Mayo.
Hasta Mañana!
This weeks blog post comes from Nina Heck.
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