Festivities in Mexico: El dia de la independencia

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Mexico is well known for its many traditions. It is very important to mention that Mexico is very rich in culture, costumes and traditions. Some of the most well-known traditions are the folkloric dances, the day of the death, the day of virgin of Guadalupe, 5 de mayo, 20 de Noviembre (the day of la Revolusion), March 21 (when Benito Juarez was born), also every Monday in every school of Mexico we do Honors to our flag, etc. It is important to mention that all this festivities vary among each state; even though they are celebrate it the same day, each state celebrates them differently they give their own twist. Except the honors to the flag, that one every state celebrates it the same way. In my presentation I will talk about three festivities that all of us Mexicans celebrate. The first one is, September 16( Mexican Independence), the second one is , Dia de los Santos Reyes, the third one is , Honors to the Mexican Flag and last but not least May 10th Mother’s Day.
The first tradition or Festivity I want to talk about is September 16 “El Dia de la Independencia de Mexico.” This day is very important for every Mexican because during this day at 12 in the morning el cura Miguel Hidalgo went up to the tower of the church and did el grito de Dolores. I know we talk about the importance of this day in class, but the reason I chose to talk about this day is because that day is when all Mexicans stand together as one even today. That day we scream “Viva Mexico” at the same time and we feel the warm, passion and pride of being Mexicanos. Like I mention before each state gives its own little twist to each celebration to make it their own. For example in Guadalajara Jalisco where I am from, we do the well-known quermeses, a place wh...

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...for moms, there is tianguis where you can by flowers, jewels, perfumes, clothes etc. for your mom. I remember my Grandpa “May He Rest in Peace” used to say, “El dia de las madres hasta los perros andan ahuyando, encambio el dia del padre ni los mendigos grilllos se escuchan!” he used to say this because that day is a big deal for us Mexicans and it is celebrated even more than others.
In conclusion, Mexico is rich in every way. Its people, many traditions, many cultures, and many different foods are what make this country unique. In my case, even though I was born here in this great country, I can say that I am very proud of growing up in Mexico because thanks to that I am who I am today. No matters in which country I am celebrating these traditions and festivities makes me feel like I never left, having said that I feel very proud of being Mexican.

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