Cinco de Mayo (fifth of May in Spanish) is a holiday commemorating the victory of Mexican's army in 1962 during the Franco-Mexican War. While it's not widely celebrated in Mexico, it's become a worldwide celebration of Mexican culture and heritage, synonymous with traditional mariachi music and street festivals.
It's not the best known holiday in London, but it should be. It gives you a fantastic reason to eat guacamole and tacos and drink as much tequila as you can. Just don't wear a sombrero - it's cultural appropriation.
While the 5th of May isn't until next Tuesday, the bank holiday weekend is the perfect opportunity to celebrate.
It's not the best known holiday in London, but it should be. It gives you a fantastic reason to eat guacamole and tacos and drink as much tequila as you can. Just don't wear a sombrero - it's cultural appropriation.
While the 5th of May isn't until next Tuesday, the bank holiday weekend is the perfect opportunity to celebrate.