Top 3 Festivals to Celebrate in Mexico
One of the best ways to discover another culture is to
experience their holiday festivities. Immersing yourself in the excitement and
traditions that come with national holidays will instantly give you a newfound
respect for the culture. Mexico's national holidays are well known around the
globe and even celebrated in other countries. However, if you want a feel for
the real thing, it's best to book a trip to Mexico and experience it
first-hand!
Photo: 2 People with faces painted to celebrate the Festival of the Day of the Dead in Mexico
Día de Muertos
Día de Muertos, or Day of the Dead, is one of Mexico's most
celebrated holidays. In the United States, it is related to Halloween, but they
are entirely separate! Celebrated from October 31 - November 2 each year, Day
of the Dead is when families welcome back the souls of their deceased relatives
for a brief reunion that includes food, drinks, and celebration. People
decorate home altars all across the country, have parades, and hold a graveside
candlelight vigil for their deceased loved ones.
Dia de la Independencia
Independence Day in Mexico is a festival that marks the
start of Mexico's decade-long war of independence against Spain. The
festivities begin a week before September 16, with towns putting on art shows,
concerts, parades, and dressing the streets in the national colors of green,
white, and red. The celebration culminates in the local plazas at midnight for
El Grito, when a local functionary shouts "Viva Mexico!" signaling
the start of a firework display and a large party!
Photo: Mexico Festival decoration of garland in Mexicos National colours of Red, Green & White
Cinco de Mayo
While you don't have to go to Mexico to celebrate Cinco de
Mayo, it's still a celebration worth traveling for. Cinco de Mayo celebrates a
Mexican victory over the French at the Battle of Puebla on May 5, 1862. Much
like Dia de la Independencia, the city of Puebla does mark the week before with
music and cultural events. On May 5, the Mexican Army units led a parade of
local people dressed in period costumes.
Regardless of which festivity you travel for, celebrating an authentic Mexican holiday in Mexico is an experience you won’t soon forget! If you have already visited this beautiful destination and looking to visit again. Try to plan your trip over one of these celebrations for a new experience.
Would you like to add some Mexican culture to your next Vacation to Mexico? Which Festival would you like to experience? My top choice would be the Day of the Dead! :)
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