Posted on 16 September 2010.
Thousands of Mexicans on Wednesday have gathered into the streets to celebrate their 200 years of independence from Spain.
The event occurred even if there is an increasing drug violence that dealt blows in Mexico’s national pride.
Moreover, planes have painted the sky with Mexico’s national colors of green, white and red, as thousands of Mexicans watched a huge parade in the main Reforma avenue, which will head to a fireworks display at night time at the enormous Zocalo central square.
Likewise, hundreds of smaller commemorations were being celebrated all throughout the country, with beats coming mariachi music and with streets swarmed by Mexican flags.
Also, several partygoers put on straw sombreros and stick-on mustaches, which dig enjoyment at a nationwide label, and the government promoted a more solemn side with an outdoor philharmonic orchestra.
Momentarily, prior on hitting midnight, President Felipe Calderon will give the well-known cry of the call to arms, which is known as El Grito in Mexico City, which is repeated by state governors and mayors over the towns and cities in jungle and desert.
In addition, “Viva Mexico!” is a recent-day twist on rebel priest Miguel Hidalgo’s genuine battle cry back in 1810. Eventually, in 1821, Mexicans have achieved their independence against Spain.
In spite of sluggish recovery from deep recession last year, many cities have arranged lavish celebrations, consisting of eight ton of fireworks intended for Mexico City. Also, the Mexican media said that the cost of the party is around $40 million.
Subsequently, among the first one to march were about 250 teenagers that carries replica of native, paddle-shaped nopal cacti over their heads.
Furthermore, marchers were also carrying Mayan gods representations filled with helium behind a rebel soldier’s replica that is pulled piece by piece to the Zocalo, where it will be put up as a gigantic statue.
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