One of the best ways to discover another culture is to experience their unique community celebrations . Immersing yourself in the excitement and traditions that come with national holidays will instantly give you a newfound respect for the culture.
Mexico’s national holidays are well known around the globe and even celebrated in other countries. However, if you want a feel for the real thing, it’s best to book a trip to Mexico and experience it first-hand! Here’s the top 3 Festivals to Celebrate in Mexico…
Día de Muertos
Día de Muertos, or Day of the Dead, is one of Mexico’s most celebrated holidays. In the United States, it is related to Halloween, but they are entirely separate!
Celebrated from October 31 – November 2 each year, Day of the Dead is when families welcome back the souls of their deceased relatives for a brief reunion that includes food, drinks, and celebration. People decorate home altars all across the country, have parades, and hold a graveside candlelight vigil for their deceased loved ones.
Dia de la Independencia
Independence Day in Mexico is a festival that marks the start of Mexico’s decade-long war of independence against Spain.
The festivities begin a week before September 16, with towns putting on art shows, concerts, parades, and dressing the streets in the national colors of green, white, and red.
The celebration culminates in the local plazas at midnight for El Grito, when a local functionary shouts “Viva Mexico!” signaling the start of a firework display and a large party!
Cinco de Mayo
While you don’t have to go to Mexico to celebrate Cinco de Mayo, it’s still a celebration worth travelling for.
Cinco de Mayo celebrates a Mexican victory over the French at the Battle of Puebla on May 5, 1862. Much like Dia de la Independencia, the city of Puebla does mark the week before with music and cultural events.
On May 5, the Mexican Army units led a parade of local people dressed in period costumes.
Of course, you can travel to Mexico year-round but as a journeyer who craves for a cultural immersion and a joyous vibe in a foreign land, scheduling your trip in time for these holidays would give you the best experience. We’re quite sure a lot of people think the same and will be planning their trip to Mexico to celebrate these festivities too. With that we can help you plan your trip worry-free. Leave the hassle of booking your stays and adventures with our experts and just look forward to spending time with vibrant and colourful Mexican people.
Regardless of which festivity you travel for, we guarantee you’ll be having a good time experiencing an authentic Mexican holiday in Mexico first hand and bringing home some memories you can keep for a long time!
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