| 1 |
Día del Informe Presidencial (State of the Union
Address)* |
| 13 |
Día de los Niños Heroes (Young Heroes of Chapultepec)* |
| 5-15 |
Festival del Mariachi+* –Celebrated in its state of
origin Guadalajara, Jalisco. What can be more traditional
than the Mariachi group and its serenades? Its music is treasured
throughout México, recognized, and enjoyed internationally. |
| 14-16 |
Feria del Durazno (Peach Fair)+* --Sirutato, Sinaloa, recognizes
the importance of this fruit to its economy and celebrates
its abundance in this fair by demonstrating its delicious
flavor and ease of use for preserves and baked goods. Verbenas
(town dance) and regional dance performances are the highlights
of this feria. Sirutato is located in the part of Sinaloa
called Badiraguato, cahita-tarascan meaning "the place
of rivers among mountains". |
| 15-16 |
Día de la Independencia
(México’s independence day)** Starting
very early in the month, all of México celebrates its
independence from Spanish Rule in 1810. The President reenacts
the traditional “Grito de Dolores” or cry for independence,
at midnight on the 15th of the month. Most notable celebrations
take place in Mexico City, and Dolores Hidalgo. Food, music
and drink are particularly important in the month-long celebration
with Chiles en Nogada, pozole, tacos de carnitas, Tequila
and Mariachi music making a particularly strong appearance
all over México. |
| 29 |
Día de San Miguel Arcangel, (St. Michael Archangel,
Patron Saint of San Miguel Allende, Gto.) +* |
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