by Angie Galicia
Courage and a clear ideal are the true essence of an invincible army; this was demonstrated by the inhabitants of the city of Puebla on May 5, 1862.
That day, faced with an invasion by the French, a small army commanded by Ignacio Zaragoza saw its troops augmented with the part...
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What better song to commemorate Mexico's triumphs such as our Independence or the Battle of Puebla., than the very nationalistic Viva Mexico. Composed by Pedro Galindo, this song is traditionally sung by the people gathered in the plazas and zócalos to celebrate El Grito de Independencia, e...
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Cinco de Mayo
Mexicans are truly festive; any excuse gives way for a celebration! But the most important and exciting are the 16th of September, Independence Day and Cinco de Mayo, the Fifth of May.
General Ignacio Zaragoza Cinco de Mayo Hero
When "Cinco de Mayo" is mentioned in Mexico, on...
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