As you can see, this white girl is definitely not of Mexican decent. Therefore, I can not say that I can celebrate my Mexican heritage or pride. This holiday commemorates the Mexican's unlikely defeat over French forces at the battle of Puebla on May 5, 1862. The celebrations are mostly limited to the state of Puebla, where the victory represents a symbol of Mexican unity and patriotism.
So the question is; what are we celebrating here in the United States as caucasians living in America? Unity of the Mexicans? Well, since I am not Mexican I can't truly "celebrate" the army's victory, or the unity of a race that I am not a part of. I can however, completely appreciate and partake in the perfected liquor of the Mexican culture. So today, i say Cinco de Tequila, anyone?!?
