Cinco de Mayo
Today is Cinco de Mayo, Spanish for 5th of May. It is an important date in Mexico's history
many people erroneously think today, is the equivalent of the American 4th of July (USA's independence day), but they are wrong. Cinco de mayo is not Mexico's independence day.
Mexico's independence day is on the 16th of September.
Cinco de Mayo is a Mexican holiday that celebrates the victory of Mexico over invading French forces at the battle of Puebla in 1862.
It is celebrated all over the world with parades, traditional Mexican food, drinks and brightly colored decorations.
For me, it is a celebration of resolve and bravery in the face of an overwhelming foe.
I cannot help but, also celebrate another victory of a people over an overwhelming and tyrant force
The Haitian revolution against the French, in 14 August 1791–1 January 1804. Which lead to the Independence of Haiti..
The Haitian Revolution was the only slave revolt which led to the founding of a country.
While Cinco de Mayo might not be Mexican's independence from a tyrant, they both show, what we can do if we are resolved.
It is a celebration of the human spirit against injustice and invasion of one's territory.
So as we all celebrate with Mexico, let us spare a thought for Haiti, a country that has suffered so much from that revolution against France.
Haiti was forced to make reparations to French slaveholders in 1825 in the amount of 150 million francs, reduced in 1838 to 60 million francs, in exchange for French recognition of its independence and to achieve freedom from French aggression. This indemnity bankrupted the Haitian treasury. It mortgaged Haiti's future to the French banks that provided the funds for the large first installment, affecting Haiti's ability to be prosperous.
Food is an important part of any Cinco de Mayo Celebration. Cinco de Mayo favorites are fajitas, salsa, guacamole and much more!
many people erroneously think today, is the equivalent of the American 4th of July (USA's independence day), but they are wrong. Cinco de mayo is not Mexico's independence day.
Mexico's independence day is on the 16th of September.
Cinco de Mayo is a Mexican holiday that celebrates the victory of Mexico over invading French forces at the battle of Puebla in 1862.
It is celebrated all over the world with parades, traditional Mexican food, drinks and brightly colored decorations.
For me, it is a celebration of resolve and bravery in the face of an overwhelming foe.
I cannot help but, also celebrate another victory of a people over an overwhelming and tyrant force
The Haitian revolution against the French, in 14 August 1791–1 January 1804. Which lead to the Independence of Haiti..
The Haitian Revolution was the only slave revolt which led to the founding of a country.
While Cinco de Mayo might not be Mexican's independence from a tyrant, they both show, what we can do if we are resolved.
It is a celebration of the human spirit against injustice and invasion of one's territory.
So as we all celebrate with Mexico, let us spare a thought for Haiti, a country that has suffered so much from that revolution against France.
Haiti was forced to make reparations to French slaveholders in 1825 in the amount of 150 million francs, reduced in 1838 to 60 million francs, in exchange for French recognition of its independence and to achieve freedom from French aggression. This indemnity bankrupted the Haitian treasury. It mortgaged Haiti's future to the French banks that provided the funds for the large first installment, affecting Haiti's ability to be prosperous.
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