Why is May 5th celebrated in the United States? The curious origin that only few know

2024-05-08 19:43:54

Know why is it celebrated he May 5th in United States? The curious origen that only few know.

On May 5th we commemorate the Battle of Pueblaa historical event that remembers the combat in 1862 of the Mexican army against French troops.

The general Ignacio Zaragoza He led the national victory against the army of the Second French Empire, although it served little purpose for liberal aspirations.

In Mexico, despite being a date recorded in our History books, it is not a day of great civic importance among the population.

However, in the United States, May 5th does have a lot of roots and is celebrated in various ways.

Why is May 5th celebrated in the United States? We know this from the origin

According to the UNAM he Origin of May 5 as an important celebration in the United States It dates back to 1867, 5 years after the Battle of Puebla.

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A group of Mexicans celebrated that victory in Texasbirthplace of Ignacio Zaragoza, and which was already part of US territory.

Battle of Puebla (Secretary of National Defense)

Since then, the celebration in the United States would become a symbol for Mexicans who lived in states that were our nation and those oppressed by foreigners.

It is worth mentioning that May 5 would be made official in 1930. On that date, the Mexican consulate in Los Angeles organized a celebration for the anniversary of the Battle of Puebla.

This united the Mexicans who lived in that city and all those who arrived as migrants.

Other specialists explain that the popularity of May 5 in the United States would come in the 1960s when Mexican-American activists fought for their rights.

Decades later, around 1989, the fame of May 5 would take off due to an advertising campaign launched by Modelo related to that celebration.

Expanding not only among Mexicans, but also among Americans who adopted it in their idiosyncrasy.

Battle of Puebla (Patricio Ramos Ortega. Oil on canvas)

In the United States they confuse May 5 with the Independence of Mexico

A curious fact about May 5th is that many Americans believe that Battle of Puebla is the commemoration of the Mexico’s independence.

This is mainly because the celebrations for the Battle of Puebla on May 5 in the United States are so large that they cause confusion.

Over the years, May 5 in the United States has evolved and is celebrated in many ways.

Mexican migrant (Unsplash)

2024-05-08 19:43:54