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Celebrating México

La Independencia de México also known as "Grito de Dolores" is widely celebrated on September 16th. In 1810, Padre Miguel Hidalgo, called every citizen together to Dolores, Mexico where he made an inspiring speech of rebellion to fight against the destructive Spaniard rule and take back their country! The social-political rebellion took place at the National Palace located in what is known today as, El Zócalo in Mexico City. Common Mexican citizens, farmers, military men, and Indigenous tribes all fought side-by-side, and won! That day would set off a century of fighting for Mexico's full independence from all foreign rule. Today, it is celebrated by eating traditional homemade Mexican dishes, such as Chiles en nogada (a dish representative of Mexico's colors and culture), folk dances, modern rancheritos, and live music in El Zócalo. As a Mexican-American Floridian, born to parents of Indigenous Mexican heritage, having access to even a bit of our family's history is incredibly important. This list contains items about Mexico's history in the 1800s to early 1900s, and other culturally significant elements.

Boca Raton Public Library

17 items

  • D E L I C I O U S. Add more chocolate or peanut butter to your mole if it's too spicy.
    BookLondon : Phaidon Press Limited, 2014. — 641.5972 Car
  • A group of Irish-American immigrants who defected to fight along-side Mexicans in the Mexican-American War of 1846–1848. A tale of camaraderie and strategy. They were acknowledged as Mexicans for their brave support.
    Downloadable Audiobook[United States] : Tantor Audio : Made available through hoopla, 2006. — eAudiobook hoopla
  • Invading Mexico

    America's Continental Dream and the Mexican War, 1846-1848

    Wheelan, Joseph
    BookNew York : Carroll & Graf, 2007. — 973.62 Whe
  • Lila Downs was born in Tlaxiaco, ‎Oaxaca‎, Mexico‎. Her music is influenced by Mexican history, native myths, modern tales, folk music, and indigenous Mexican languages (Nahuatl). Her clothing, and music videos are heavily influenced by…
    Music CDNew York City : Sony Music Latin, p2011.
  • Mix of folk music and modern interpretations.
    Music CD[New York] : Putumayo World Music, [2016] — Q Mex 30356
  • BookNew York : Crabtree Pub. Co., c2009. — 972 Kal
  • Fifth Sun

    a New History of the Aztecs

    Townsend, Camilla, 1965-
    After the Spanish invasion, a lot of Indigenous Mexican histories and customs were destroyed along with almost the complete genocide of an entire civilization. It's rare but exciting to find a modern book that covers Aztec culture that is…
    BookNew York, NY : Oxford University Press, [2019] — 972 Tow
  • The Food of Oaxaca

    Recipes and Stories From Mexico's Culinary Capital

    Ruiz, Alejandro (Chef),
    BookNew York : Alfred A. Knopf, 2020. — 641.597274 Rui
  • DVD[Wynnewood, PA] : Schlessinger Media, 2004. — 972 Cul
  • Mexico

    the Essential Guide to Customs & Culture

    Maddicks, Russell
    BookLondon : Kuperard, [2017] — 917.204 Mad
  • The True West

    Real Stories About Black Cowboys, Women Sharpshooters, Native American Rodeo Stars, Pioneering Vaqueros, and the Unsung Explorers, Builders, and Heroes Who Shaped the American West

    Lowe, Mifflin,
    Includes a brief history of los vaqueros (Mexican cowboys) of Western America
    Book[United States] : Bushel & Peck Books, [2020] — 978 Low