¿ Qué es el cinoco de mayo?
If Independence day is September 16 th, then what is the 5 th of May In Mexico?
Por favor. 
Well OK what is a "cinoco" I am sure I did not put that, Australian computers run on Kangaroo power and hop all over the place . Sorry.
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It's "cinco de mayo" = "May fifth"
The Underdogs
Cinco de Mayo commemorates the Battle of Puebla of 1862, in which Mexican soldiers surprisingly defeated French forces trying to occupy the country. "Outnumbered, ill-equipped, and ragged, but highly spirited and courageous," the underdog Mexicans drove back the French on May 5, 1862, according to a U.S. House resolution about the day. The following year, however, Napoleon III sent troops to Mexico City, where they won an easy victory. Archduke Ferdinand Maximilian was installed as emperor, a title he held until his execution in 1867.
A Sense of Pride
Not celebrated as fervently as Mexican Indpendence Day (September 16), Cinco de Mayo is still observed in many cities with rallies and parades commemorating victory over the French.
Battle of Puebla
It is interesting to see that (it seems) it is not so much celebrated in Mexico but rather all over the world by Mexican populations.
I live in Mexico but if someone came up to me and said: "¡Feliz Cinco de Mayo!", I would be like: "Uhh? Oookay... Thanks, I guess. You too." LOL. I mean, I know what is "celebrated" in this date but the thing is that in my city there's no celebration, as in: no parties, no parades, no nothing. So, to me this date is nothing else but a little note in my calender.
Now, I'm very aware of the importance of this date for the Mexican-American culture and I respect that. Besides, there's nothing wrong with a little fun! (and cultural awareness alongside it 
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LOL Ray. Cinco de Mayo (May 5th) is a Mexican celebration of their army beating my ancesters (the French) in 1862. It is interesting to see that (it seems) it is not so much celebrated in Mexico but rather all over the world by Mexican populations.
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I vaguely recall an anecdote about this battle. The Mexican commander took a French commander's wooden hand (maybe arm or leg, I forgot.) This artifact was fairly recently returned to the French government. Muchas gracias LOL
