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PHOTOS Mexico’s Independence Day festival creates an ‘unforgettable’ experience on Saturday, September 14
Mexico’s Independence Day festival will offer a diverse range of music, art, food, and cultural experiences for people of all ages and backgrounds
The Mexican community in Limerick is set to celebrate Mexico’s Independence Day with a family-friendly cultural festival on Saturday, September 14
Limerick’s Mexican community has announced plans for an exciting cultural festival in celebration of Mexico’s Independence Day on Saturday, September 14.
The event will run from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM and will be a celebration of Mexico’s history, diversity and community spirit which will be hosted as a “Day of the Dead” festival and welcomes the wider community to join the celebrations.
Festival-goers will be treated to a number of traditional activities, including a historical reenactment of “El Grito de Dolores,” marking the beginning of Mexico’s fight for independence.
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The festival will offer a diverse range of music, art, food, and cultural experiences for people of all ages and backgrounds with the hope of creating an unforgettable and immersive event fostering unity and appreciation for Mexican culture and heritage.
The event will include traditional Mexican food, cultural workshops, and dance performances bringing a vibrant atmosphere to Limerick City with the event taking place on the junction of Thomas Street and Wickham Street.
Event Organisers told I Love Limerick, “Celebrating Mexican Independence Day in Limerick fills the Mexican community with deep pride. It’s an opportunity to honour our heritage, remember the courageous fight for freedom, and embrace the unity that defines us.
“Despite the distance from home, this celebration offers a sense of belonging, allowing us to keep our traditions alive and share them with future generations. It’s not just about remembering the past; it’s about celebrating our identity as Mexicans living in Ireland.”
The Mexican War of Independence was fought from September 16, 1810 to September 27, 1821 which resulted in Mexico’s independence from the Spanish Empire.
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