The Fifth of May Around the World
Most people in Southern California relate the 5th
of May to Cinco de Mayo. True, but Cinco de Mayo is not the only holiday
celebrated on May 5th around the world.
In Japan, the Philippines, Vietnam and
Korea it is children’s day. The date is reserved for many cultural
celebrations. In western Europe there is the celebration of May pole. People
make a community fair,and dance around a pole, as the wrap beautiful ribbons
around the pole. Here in the Southwest of the USA we celebrate Cinco de Mayo as
a cultural holiday also. It reminds us of a famous battle which took place on
this date in 1862.
A French army
invaded Mexico by surprise. The people rose up in a civil militia and helped to
defeat the French attack on the town of Puebla. It was the first time the French
army had been defeated in 50 years. Today it is a day to celebrate culture and
history with family and friends. A day to enjoy music, dance,food and art for
everyone around the world.
Feliz 5 de
Mayo!
–Maria Elena
Montano
Posted: Thu - May 1, 2008 at 07:14 PM
