Day of Independence of Mexico

It is indicative that the first celebrations dedicated to the Independence Day usually begin in Mexico on the 15-th of September, i.e. the day before the holiday. It is considered that such a tradition is connected with honouring of saint Porphyrius remembrance.

Before manifestation of independence Mexico was the colony of Spain. When in the 19-th century Spain was occupied by France, Mexico automatically became French possesion. Local inhabitants relucted against oppression. The main ideologist of liberation struggle was priest Hidalgo: it was him who gave the alarm calling to start rebellion in the morning of the 16-th of September, 1810 .

In total, struggle for independence of Mexico had been lasting for 11 years, and finished to the good of the Mexicans. On the 29-th of September, 1821, Mexico announced its independence officially, however, in the holiday calendar of the country Independence Day is celebrated as the anniversary of rebellion's beginning, not the end.

Nowadays every year overnight into the 16-th of September on the central city squares of Mexico there are performances which highlight the history of struggle of the Mexicans for independence. On the corners of buildings, houses and cars national flags shine. In this special evening the main square of Mexico city gathers the Mexicans in national costumes from all quarters of megalopolis (men wear «churro», and women dress «china poblana»).

Mariachies play joyful melodies, photographers offer tourists to take a picture with a Mexican sombrero at the wooden horse.

By 11 o'clock at the square the representatives of government come headed by the President to congratulate. From year to year, its ring comes apart over the city overnight into the 16-th of September. The holiday culminates when the crowds start calling out the names of national heroes, and soon above flaunting flags roaring «Viva, Mexico!» is sounding, and sky is coloured in blooming of holiday firework.