Cinco de Mayo

Oh, happy little question! Cinco de Mayo is actually celebrated in Mexico, not the Dominican Republic. It commemorates the Mexican army's victory over the French at the Battle of Puebla in 1862. Each country has its own special celebrations and traditions, like painting happy little flags and dancing to festive music.

Cinco de Noviembre, or the Day of the Revolution, is celebrated every fifth of November in the Philippines to commemorate the Battle of San Juan del Monte. This battle was a significant event during the Philippine Revolution against Spanish colonization, as it marked the first major victory for Filipino forces. The date is celebrated to honor and remember the bravery and sacrifices of the Filipino revolutionaries who fought for their independence.

Cinco de Mayo is primarily celebrated through parades, music, dancing, and feasting on Mexican cuisine. It is a day to commemorate the Mexican army's victory over the French at the Battle of Puebla in 1862. Some people also participate in traditional activities such as reenactments of the battle, mariachi performances, and enjoying Mexican folk dances like the Jarabe Tapatío.

Long live the 5th of May! It is a phrase referring to the Battle of Puebla, in which outnumbered Mexican forces badly defeated an invading French army in 1862.

No. It is mostly a local celebration, held in the city of Puebla, where the Battle of Puebla (May 5, 1862) took place.

The French were defeated by a force half its size.

The American Civil War (1861-1865)

The Battle of Puebla, which was fought on May 5 (Cinco de Mayo) was fought with the French.

In July of 1861, a two-year moratorium of repayment of foriegn debt was issued by Mexico's President Benito Juárez, Britain, Spain and France responded by sending naval forces to Veracruz to demand payment. Britain and Spain negotiated with Mexico and withdrew, but France did not. That led to the French-Mexican War in which the Battle of Puebla was fought on May 5, 1862. Against tremendous odds, Mexico was the victor.

Cinco de Mayo was a battle during the Second Franco-Mexican War (1861 - 1867). At the time of the battle (May 5th, 1862) French forces tried to occupy the city of Mexico, but were defeated at the city of Puebla.

At the time, Benito Juarez was still the president of Mexico, residing in Mexico City's National Palace.

It was a decisive victory for Mexico, with 462 French soldiers killed against only 83 Mexican casualties.

At 3:00 PM it began to rain, the afternoon thunderstorm having been a daily occurrence for a week and more. The ground in front of the forts became very slippery, and at 4:00 PM Lorencz withdrew to positions further back from the town, to await the Mexican counter-attack. His casualties were 462 killed and 8 captured. The Mexicans lost 83 killed and 131 wounded, with 12 captured or missing. I found it at: http://www.geocities.com/TimesSquare/Bunker/7475/puebla.htm

Cinco de Mayo (Spanish for "fifth of May") is a celebration held on May 5

No, Cinco de Mayo is not a holiday traditionally celebrated in Peru.

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They , get together have festivals maybe a few drinks and food. The gather many Mexicans they probably eat and talk and have a good time.

In Mexico, Cinco de Mayo is mainly celebrated in the state of Puebla, where the Battle of Puebla took place in 1862. No special food is associated with the celebration, but Chiles en Nogada are likely to be served. Chiles en Nogada are poblano chiles filled with "picadillo," (a mixture usually containing chopped or ground meat, aromatics, fruits, and spices) topped with a walnut-based cream sauce and pomegranate seeds, giving it the three colors of the Mexican flag: chili for green, nut sauce for white , and pomegranate for red.

Cinco de Mayo is not widely observed in other parts of Mexico, but if there is a Cinco de Mayo celebration, the foods of that region would be served. For instance, if you are eating in Mexico City, tortas, pambazos or pozole would be in order. In the city of Guadalajara, birria would be the choice. Caldo loco is pretty common throughout the state of Hidalgo.

At widespread Cinco de Mayo celebrations in the United States, it is likely that "traditional Mexican Food" consisting of tacos, enchiladas, burritos, fajitas or any other Tex-Mex cuisine dish would be on the menu.

May 5th, 1862.

The general commanding the French forces was Charles de Lorencez.

Mexico has fought limited wars out of its own country. Almost every president has to fight a civil war. The wars that have been fought apart from the countries internal bickering's are: Their Independence war from Spain, the Texan revolt, and the Mexican-American war in the 1800's.

The City of Puebla (some 60 miles SE of Mexico City) is the background of one of the most important battles of all time. On the 5th of May, 1862 the French Army (the world's best at the time, armed with cavalry and high-precision rifles) lost to Mexican militias composed mostly of huarache-wearing, machete-bearing indians. That is why many Mexicans celebrate the all-too-famous "Cinco de Mayo" (May the Fifth): because it is comparable to a bunch of militiamen defeating the US army on an open field battle.

they dance mexican because they celebrate 5 de mayo in mexico better than here