Join the Cross-Cultural Academic Advancement Center on September 15th to Celebrate Mexico’s Independence from Spain. The Center is joining cities across the nation to celebrate this important celebration, honoring the culture and traditions of Mexican-American and Hispanic populations. El Grito will feature many presentations that explore the culture and history of Mexican culture.
Individuals are encouraged to wear verde, blanco y rojo and when the clock strikes 11pm, we will shout with excitement Viva Mexico! This event is free and open to the community.
About El Grito:
El Grito, or “the Cry”, represents one of the most iconic Mexican civic celebrations. It recalls the moment in which father Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla, a parish priest in the village of Dolores ringed the bell of the parish on the morning of September 16th 1810 and called Mexicans to rise against the Spanish crown and fight for Independence.
Most individuals will be celebrating El Grito de Independencia on the 15th, and Día de Independencia on September 16th. September 15th is actually Independence Day for Honduras, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, and Nicaragua. It also starts the month long Hispanic Heritage month in the United States which runs until October 15th.
For more information about El Grito, or if you wish to participate, email our office at crosscultural@ttu.edu or call 742-8681. Join our event page for updates: https://www.facebook.com/events/1444540185827949/
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