Peltier & Zapatista Poetry for Cinco de Mayo

Cinco de Mayo actually celebrates the victory of Mexico over France in the 1862 "Batalla de Puebla". A battle won by 5000 ill-equipped Mestizo and Zapotec Indians, against 6500 well-equipped French soidiers. The victory forced France out of Mexico for a year.



It is celebrated mainly in Mexico in the city of Puebla, where the battle occured, and in the U.S. in cities with large populations of Chicanos. This significant day is celebrated with parades, mariachi music, folklorico dancing and other types of festive activities. Enjoy!



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