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**Frazzled**

Congratulations to my comrades in the South celebrating your day of freedom from foreign oppression.
Viva Mexico! Viva Mexico! Viva Mexico!

http://www.dailydemocrat.com/news/ci_16090236

Mexican Independence
Day celebration
recognizes 200 years of
freedom

By JAMES NOONAN

Created: 09/16/2010 02:30:25 AM PDT

For those who were unaware that the struggle for
Mexican independence began with a fervorous call
to arms, the climax of the bicentennial celebration at
Woodland Community College left no doubt.

Following two-hour program showcasing Mexican
culture, heritage and cuisine on Tuesday, Carlos
Gonzalez Guitierrez, consul general for Mexico in
Sacramento, took the stage for the evening's finale
-- the delivery of the traditional "El Grito."

Since Sept. 16, 1810, when Rev. Miguel Hidalgo
delivered the first "grito de la independencia," or
"cry of independence," from the tower of his church
in Dolores, Mexico, a message reminiscent of his
original address has been echoed annually by
Mexican presidents, governors and consuls across
the globe.

Gonzalez, who began his remarks with a somewhat
soft-spoken commentary celebrating the unique
"partnership" between Mexico and California, flipped
the switch in an instant to suddenly swell with
patriotic zeal as he began "El Grito."

"¡Mexicanos!," he proclaimed with a booming voice,
before honoring the various patriots who played
vital roles in Mexico's war for freedom.

"¡Viva Hidalgo!," he cried. "¡Viva Morelos!"

Following each statement, the crowd of more than
one hundred people responded with an emphatic
"¡Viva!" of their own, some waiving Mexican flags
and applauding as Gonzalez entered "El Grito's"
traditional closing.

"¡Viva Mexico!, ¡Viva Mexico!, ¡Viva Mexico!,"

Gonzalez said, triggering a thunderous round of
applause and the playing of the Mexican national
anthem.

Before the dramatic conclusion to the night's event,
Woodland Mayor Art Pimentel touched upon the
importance of recognizing the bicentennial for any
community -- let alone one that consists of roughly
40 percent Latinos.

"Regardless of where we are, I think the 200th
anniversary of a country's independence is
something that's worth celebrating," he said.

During the festivities, audience members, including
dignitaries such as Assemblywoman Mariko Yamada,
Woodland Vice Mayor Skip Davies and WCC Trustee
Xavier Tafoya, were treated to a musical performance
by the Sacramento-based "Rondalla Voces
Románticos" band and numerous dance numbers by
Folklorico Latino de Woodland.

Guests were also well fed, as event sponsor Silvina's
Basket provided a spread that included quesadillas,
salsas and ceviche, a Mexican seafood dish
consisting mainly of tomatoes and shrimp.

As friends and family members socialized, dined
and celebrated together, the focus of the night's

**filbert**

I have a sudden urge to buy a burrito making kit from Sainsburys...

**Frazzled**

I have the urge to go moon a Spaniard.

**DarkAngelHopeful**

So, they were celebrating Mexico's independence in Sacramento, CA?

I'm not trying to start a flame war or be accused of being racist, however, if you're living in the US (and you've been naturalized) why would you celebrate Mexico's Independence? If you are a citizen of the US shouldn't you be more concerned with celebrating the 4th of July?

I guess I just find that odd. And maybe it's because I've never moved to another country and was naturalized. I do understand celebrating one's cultural/ethnic heritage though.

Respectfully,
DarkAngelHopeful

**Frazzled**

DarkAngelHopeful wrote:So, they were celebrating Mexico's independence in Sacramento, CA?

I'm not trying to start a flame war or be accused of being racist, however, if you're living in the US (and you've been naturalized) why would you celebrate Mexico's Independence? If you are a citizen of the US shouldn't you be more concerned with celebrating the 4th of July?

I guess I just find that odd. And maybe it's because I've never moved to another country and was naturalized. I do understand celebrating one's cultural/ethnic heritage though.

Respectfully,
DarkAngelHopeful

1. California was part of Mexico when it freed istself from Europian colonialism, as was Texas.
2. There are 10+MM people in California who are 1st -3rd generation from Mexico itself.
3. It celebrates the beginning of the end of European oppression in Latin America. The first was Mexico.
4. Dude, its an excuse to party!

**filbert**

That's a little harsh - thousands of Irish emigrated to the States but still celebrate St Paddy's day (mainly as an excuse to get bladdered but that's an aside).

Moving to another country should not be a reason to lose sight of your cultural heritage and identity.

**Maelstrom808**

Meh...if I got naturalized in another country, you can bet that there would still be beer, bbq, and explosives of some variety every 4th. Not that I'm overly patriotic...I just like those things and any excuse to indulge myself

**Frazzled**

filbert wrote:That's a little harsh - thousands of Irish emigrated to the States but still celebrate St Paddy's day (mainly as an excuse to get bladdered but that's an aside).

Moving to another country should not be a reason to lose sight of your cultural heritage and identity.

Who are you referring to Filbert?

**filbert**

Frazzled wrote:
filbert wrote:That's a little harsh - thousands of Irish emigrated to the States but still celebrate St Paddy's day (mainly as an excuse to get bladdered but that's an aside).

Moving to another country should not be a reason to lose sight of your cultural heritage and identity.

Who are you referring to Filbert?

Sorry Frazz was replying to DarkAngelHopeful but you replied while I was typing!

**DarkAngelHopeful**

filbert wrote:That's a little harsh - thousands of Irish emigrated to the States but still celebrate St Paddy's day (mainly as an excuse to get bladdered but that's an aside).

Moving to another country should not be a reason to lose sight of your cultural heritage and identity.

Note, I said that I understand remembering cultural/ethnic heritage.

**Frazzled**

I'm like that. Maulstrom is right. Dude this is the land that invented tequila. Let the manna of the Gods flow upon us all!!!

**Commander Endova**

Yeah, cause they've done so much with the place...

When does Taco Bell open...

**Yak9UT**

and look at thier country now.

http://inlinethumb25.webshots.com/40664/2140241680101688296S600x600Q85.jpg

**DarkAngelHopeful**

Maelstrom808 wrote:Meh...if I got naturalized in another country, you can bet that there would still be beer, bbq, and explosives of some variety every 4th. Not that I'm overly patriotic...I just like those things and any excuse to indulge myself

To tell you the truth, I would probably do the same thing if I moved to another country and was naturalized. I guess my first instincts were that it just sounded a little off.

**kronk**

Commander Endova wrote:Yeah, cause they've done so much with the place...

When does Taco Bell open...

Taco Bell is for when you're constipated. That's all it's good for.

Happy Birthday, Mexico!

No worries, DarkAngelHopeful. St. Paddy's Day, Boxing Day, Cinco de Mayo, 4th of July and other reasons to party and drink are all socially acceptable here in Houston.

To be honest, I saw more coverage of Cinco de Mayo here in Houston than the celebration of Mexico's 200th birthday.

Edit: How come earlier in your thread your flag is not the USA flag, but later it is? I'm assuming you're deployed oversees by your picture, but I can see 2 different flags by your name in this thread. Weird...

**DarkAngelHopeful**

kronk wrote:Edit: How come earlier in your thread your flag is not the USA flag, but later it is? I'm assuming you're deployed oversees by your picture, but I can see 2 different flags by your name in this thread. Weird...

Because I can teleport. Alternatively, it's because I posted from two different computers here (I'm deployed).

**kronk**

Ah, I see. Weird.

**Kilkrazy**

I'll celebrate anyone's independence if it means a good party!

**kronk**

I just declared independence from my pants.

It's time to party!

**ShumaGorath**

And it's been a hole ever since.

**Frazzled**

ShumaGorath wrote:And it's been a hole ever since.

Spoken like someone who has never been there.

**ShumaGorath**

Frazzled wrote:
ShumaGorath wrote:And it's been a hole ever since.

Spoken like someone who has never been there.

As a man from tejas I would think you would be well acquainted with such opinions.

**Vargtass**

And no mexicans in the thread...

Congratz, Mexico, have another good 200 years!

**Quintinus**

I had a steak quesadilla in their honor.

@Vargtass-Saying "have another good 200 years" implies that Mexico has had good years, which is sadly off the mark.

**Frazzled**

I too envision celebration via Tex Mex in my future.

**dogma**

Tequila on a Thursday?

Its a good thing my weekend already started.

**Frazzled**

dogma wrote:Tequila on a Thursday?

Its a good thing my weekend already started.

Dude its 9.30AM somewhere. Happy hour has already started.

**WarOne**

Frazzled wrote:
dogma wrote:Tequila on a Thursday?

Its a good thing my weekend already started.

Dude its 9.30AM somewhere. Happy hour has already started.

Can we give back Arizona as a gift for their 200th Freedom Day?

**Frazzled**

They're not stupid. No way Mexico would take it back.

**WarOne**

Frazzled wrote:They're not stupid. No way Mexico would take it back.

How about we throw in Texas?