Events in Mexico to plan for

Mexico is dynamic and full of culture and history and is a place for life-filled events in a historical perspective. With such diverse countries, one would not be short of experiencing vibrant celebrations of Día de los Muertos, or perhaps be captivated by the colorful Guelaguetza festival. Most events revolve around music, dance and food, and often include street parades and other traditions.

There are local fairs, national holidays like the Mexican Independence Day, and religious celebrations that showcase the beautiful diversity of Mexico. A large festival or more local events, big as it may seem, does not matter, something is always on the calendar.

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Guelaguetza Festival

The Guelaguetza is an annual festival that takes place in Oaxaca in July months. It is an immensely colourful presentation of the native people of Mexico. Music, dance performances and their costumes, and other activities are animated throughout the town as the people come out in kinship to honor the trabajado. This is a wholesome activity of the word. It is a demonstration of Mexico’s pluralistic and rich culture.

Cinco de Mayo

The fifth day of May, every year is history comeback of Mexican victory over French armies, on the battleground of Puebla in the year of 1862. Even though the day is usually not considered of great significance in Mexico, the people of Puebla commemorate the event with parades, reenactment ceremonies and other celebrations. But beyond the borders of Mexico, especially in the USA, it is today a celebration of Mexican identity with music, food and dancing at the center.