Cinco de Mayo
Cinco de Mayo
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Although it is often referred to as Mexico's Independence Day, Cinco de
Mayo actually marks the 1862 battle in Puebla when a small, outnumbered Mexican
army defeated the French, a turning point in Mexico's struggle for
independence.
- Cinco de
Mayo
A bilingual report on the Battle of Puebla and its aftermath.
- Cinco de Mayo
Images
See images of the folkloric celebration of Cinco de Mayo and
learn about the history of this Mexican holiday from this site by CLNet.
- Mexican Holidays: Cinco
de Mayo
Background on the celebration of Cinco de Mayo as a Mexican
Holiday.
- Viva! Cinco de Mayo
Links to lowrider sites, recipes, photos and celebrations in various cities
throughout the U.S.
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