Hello friends!!! This blog is about all things BICENTENARIO! As may or may not know, Mexico recently celebrated 200 years of independence from Spain. This year also marks the 100 year anniversary of the Mexican Revolution in which the entire system of government was shaken up and the REAL Mexicans finally took hold of office. Needless to say, it was a momentous occasion celebrated all around the nation and even the world (New York lit up the Empire State Building with the national colors of Mexico, green, white and red). 200 years after Mexico's independence, I believe that the country has finally found its place in the world as standards of living increase, as does cultural awareness.
It was an awesome event and I am so happy to have been a part of it.
The weather started off terrible (about 2 hours of heavy rain) but by the time the evening approached, it all dried out and we were able to enjoy the festivities.
In addition to the music and theatre acts that were going on in the zócalo on the main stage, there was also TONS of food, mountains of it actually... A giant food fair was mixed in with gaudy mexican independence souvenirs. I ate like a king and the food that left me with the greatest impression were the fried bananas with whipped cream and cajeta (goat-milk caramel). MMMmmmm.
Around 10:30PM, the govenor came out and gave the grito (the shout), ¡viva méxico, viva la independencia, viva méxico... etc! And then there was FIREWORKS. Tons and tons. Car alarms were going off all over the place and sparks and ashes sprayed the crowd below. The news the next day stated that there were 20k people in the zócalo for the grito and fireworks.
Definitely an unforgettable experience.
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