mercurialworld Posted May 5 Share Posted May 5 (edited) Cinco de Mayo, also known as the "Fifth of May", is a holiday that is celebrated by many in the United States (and fewer in Mexico) to commemorate the unlikely victory of the Mexican army against French forces in the Battle of Puebla in 1862. However, many people often confuse this holiday with Mexico's Independence Day, which is actually celebrated on September 16th. Despite its historical significance, Cinco de Mayo has become synonymous with sombreros, margaritas, and Mexican-themed parties in the U.S. But where did this tradition come from? The holiday first gained popularity in the U.S. during the 1960s, when Mexican-American activists utilized the celebration as a way to promote their culture and fight against racial discrimination. Over the years, Cinco de Mayo has evolved to become a commercialized holiday, with many companies using it as a marketing tactic to sell products and capitalize on the festivities. This has sparked debates about cultural appropriation and the true meaning behind the holiday. So, ATRLers, are you celebrating Cinco de Mayo this year? Do you think it is important to honour its historical significance or is it simply a fun excuse to have a party? Edited May 5 by mercurialworld 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shyboi Posted May 5 Share Posted May 5 dollaritas time, salud! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bliaz Posted May 5 Share Posted May 5 In Mexico we don't celebrate that, it's a day like any other 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bhabylon Posted May 5 Share Posted May 5 (edited) Nah none of the latinos I know irl celebrate it like that. I feel like I only ever see gringos celebrating, using the holiday as an excuse to drink "CiNcO dE dRinKo" it's insulting Edited May 5 by Bhabylon 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redstreak Posted May 5 Share Posted May 5 I'm on call so I had to do my margaritas last weekend 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redstreak Posted May 5 Share Posted May 5 Just now, Bhabylon said: not really. i feel like I only ever see gringos celebrating, using the holiday as an excuse to drink "CiNcO dE dRinKo" Just now, Redstreak said: I'm on call so I had to do my margaritas last weekend Not the prophetic call out 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happylittlepunk Posted May 5 Share Posted May 5 (edited) Yes it's my birthday. And I am Latino. My family and I are actually celebrating by going to a festival. Edited May 5 by Happylittlepunk 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TedMiracle Posted May 5 Share Posted May 5 Yes. On my way taco bell as we speak. 1 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frappucino Posted May 5 Share Posted May 5 Ay pues pues no soy Mexicano pero me encantan las Mangonadas así que si pero no 1 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GentleEarthquake Posted May 5 Share Posted May 5 Yall (gringos) are so annoying 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Princess Aurora Posted May 5 Share Posted May 5 there's May 1 In Italy instead 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Almodusa Posted May 5 Share Posted May 5 No, ¡but viva Puebla! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TROPICUM Posted May 5 Share Posted May 5 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pendulum Posted May 5 Share Posted May 5 42 minutes ago, Bhabylon said: Nah none of the latinos I know irl celebrate it like that. I feel like I only ever see gringos celebrating, using the holiday as an excuse to drink Well to be fair, May 5th is also the day when the Netherlands were liberated by Nazi Germany (and thus a national holiday), yet Dutch people use it as an excuse to get absolutely hammered there are techno festivals happening too 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sombre Posted May 5 Share Posted May 5 Yes. On my way to Chipotle as we speak. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLΔCKP!NK Posted May 5 Share Posted May 5 I was gonna get tacos but the line was crazy so i just got my fav tequila and some mcdonald's lmao. I don't "celebrate" bc I gathered that mexicans don't really celebrate so I don't want to hijack their holiday but I do use it as an excuse to drink if I feel like it lmfaooo 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shyboi Posted May 5 Share Posted May 5 6 minutes ago, BLΔCKP!NK said: I was gonna get tacos but the line was crazy so i just got my fav tequila and some mcdonald's lmao. I don't "celebrate" bc I gathered that mexicans don't really celebrate so I don't want to hijack their holiday but I do use it as an excuse to drink if I feel like it lmfaooo mcdonalds and tequila, yikes 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katamari Posted May 5 Share Posted May 5 Yes. On my way to Moho as we speak. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amaranth Posted May 6 Share Posted May 6 7 hours ago, Bhabylon said: Nah none of the latinos You mean Mexicans. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sergi91 Posted May 6 Share Posted May 6 On May 5, 1862, the Mexican army defeated the French in the Battle of Puebla. This prevented French Emperor Napoleon III from supplying weapons to the Confederacy during the Civil War. Napoleon III had planned to trade weapons for cotton with the Confederate states during France's invasion of Mexico. This is why Americans celebrate 5 de Mayo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batsy Armada Posted May 6 Share Posted May 6 I wouldn't use the word "celebrate," but I observed it by going out for Mexican takeout today. I generally do every other month, as it is, but all of the talk of Cinco de Mayo had me wanting it today, however. There's never anything wrong with genuinely and respectfully observing or celebrating a culture. People are learning that it's not necessarily a Mexican holiday, at this point, but will still observe it all the same. And I live in a region where people will look for any excuse to get together and have a good time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AvadaKedavra Posted May 6 Share Posted May 6 (edited) No soy mexicana (Soy niña colombiana) pero dejame me compro un burrito bien carnudito y enchiladas quesuditas para celebrar Una aguita de esas de mexicali Y me pongo esta de Thalia wey. El que me rompe el coco Edited May 6 by AvadaKedavra 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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