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Mexican Independence Day
 Websites presented in alphabetical order History of Mexican Independence 
 Introduction to the history of Mexican Independence Day. Shortly before dawn on September 16, 1810, Catholic priest Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla called the Indians and mestizos (persons of mixed race) to retaliate against the Spaniards. "Every year at midnight on September 15, Mexicans shout the grito, honoring the crucial, impulsive action" by Hidalgo. From Mexonine.com, a website founded by an author and radio host who specializes in business and retirement in Mexico. http://www.mexonline.com/grito.htm Topics: History By Place, Holidays and Observances Individually Last updated Sep 19, 2006 Mexican Independence Day: 16 de Septiembre: El Grito de Independencia
Brief background about the origins of the celebration of Mexican Independence Day on September 16. Also includes a description of how the holiday is celebrated today, such as the ceremony in Mexico City on the evening of September 15, in which a government official leads a crowd in giving "the grito or cry of Independence." From a company that produces and distributes educational video programs about Mexico and Mexican culture. http://www.inside-mexico.com/featureindep.htm Topics: Holidays and Observances Individually Last updated Sep 6, 2007 |
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