He Sunday, September 15th he Times Square will be illuminated from green, white and redduring the celebration of Cry of Independence of Mexico. It will be the first time in history that the celebrations for the independence of this Latin American country will be held at that iconic site of the New York Citywhere an event will be held that will include musical and cultural performances.
The Grito de la Independencia of Mexico will be celebrated for the first time in Times SquareInstagram: @consulmex_nuevayork
“The Scream” will be held Sunday, September 15thbetween 7 and 9 pm, at the intersection of 43rd Street and Seventh Avenue, in a space known as Military Island. There, members of the Mexican community who live in the Big Apple – as well as all those who want to join in the celebrations for the 214 years since the declaration of Mexican independence from Spain, will be able to enjoy a event with live shows of regional music and dance and a fair with typical Mexican dishes.
“Dear fellow countrymen and women, I invite you to celebrate together next Sunday, September 15, starting at seven o’clock in the evening in the heart of Times Square.one of the most emblematic places in New York and the world, on 43rd Street and Seventh Avenue, the Cry of Independence,” published the Consul General of Mexico in this American city, Jorge Lopez Islandsthrough the consulate’s official social networks.
Among the shows confirmed for the night of September 15 are the presentations of Bridget Santa Mariahe International Mariachi Tapatio and the folk dance company Calpulli. Also, the Mexican consulate in New York reported that Internationally renowned Mexican artists will performwhich will remain as one surprise until the day of the celebrations. The consul highlighted that “when night falls,” those attending the event will be able to “see the iconic Times Square Building illuminated in the national colors, which will remind us of our beautiful and beloved Mexico.”
The celebrations for the Mexican Independence Day begins on the evening of September 15, When the president of this country gives the Cry of Dolores from the National Palace, while rings the bell used by the priest Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla, one of the promoters of Mexican independence in 1810, to call on the people of Dolores to rise up in arms against the Viceroyalty.
Fireworks light up the sky over the main square of the Mexican capital during the traditional ceremony “el Grito de Independencia”, Mexico City, September 15, 2022Cristian Leyva – ZUMA Press Wire
During this ceremony, called “The Scream”, The Mexican president rings the bell while making the following call:
“Mexicans!
Long live the heroes who gave us our homeland!
Long live Hidalgo!
Long live Morelos!
Long live Josefa Ortiz de Dominguez!
Long live Allende!
Long live Aldama!
Long live national independence!
“Long live Mexico!, Long live Mexico!, Long live Mexico!”
Instead, the September 16this the date set on the official calendar Mexican to commemorate the Independence Day of the country of Spain. However, that day in 1810 actually marked the beginning of the revolution that lasted until September 27, 1821.
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