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Here's something festive for today's Cinco de Mayo holiday by 
!
She always does such wonderful work and here's another fine example of that. Also given the short span of time when I was able to approach her with the idea I'm most pleased with the outcome and rapid completion of this 7th commission. Thank you Mary!
As a North American striped skunk growing up in Southern California of Mexican heritage I had a lot of exposure to this holiday. I also come from a very large Mexican-American family and also being in the SoCal region put me in a very large latino community to better appreciate my heritage.
Cinco de Mayo marks the day that the Mexican army defeated the French in the Battle of Puebla on the 5th of May, 1862. Led by General Ignacio Zaragoza Seguín, the Mexican army attacked a very powerful and better-equipped French army that had known no defeat for nearly 50 years. This day should not be confused with the 16th of September which is Mexico's Independence Day.
Cinco de Mayo is a well known holiday throughout the United States and even in some other countries globally, but in Mexico its only a regional holiday. The day has been celebrated annually in California since 1863 and one of the largest celebrations is on Olvera Street in the Plaza del Pueblo de Los Angeles.
The holiday over the years has become a cultural celebration of Mexican heritage where one can be entertained by the ballet folklórico dancers (to which this submission is themed from) and mariachi bands in addition to the music and dancing, Mexican food and drinks are represented.
Yes indeedy, sometimes you can even learn a little history from my FA page. ^_^
The original can be found in marymouse's gallery located here. Please do take a stop by and let her know what you think!
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Furlop ©
Please do not repost this image without the express permission of marymouse first and foremost and secondly without receiving my consent as well.
!She always does such wonderful work and here's another fine example of that. Also given the short span of time when I was able to approach her with the idea I'm most pleased with the outcome and rapid completion of this 7th commission. Thank you Mary!
As a North American striped skunk growing up in Southern California of Mexican heritage I had a lot of exposure to this holiday. I also come from a very large Mexican-American family and also being in the SoCal region put me in a very large latino community to better appreciate my heritage.
Cinco de Mayo marks the day that the Mexican army defeated the French in the Battle of Puebla on the 5th of May, 1862. Led by General Ignacio Zaragoza Seguín, the Mexican army attacked a very powerful and better-equipped French army that had known no defeat for nearly 50 years. This day should not be confused with the 16th of September which is Mexico's Independence Day.
Cinco de Mayo is a well known holiday throughout the United States and even in some other countries globally, but in Mexico its only a regional holiday. The day has been celebrated annually in California since 1863 and one of the largest celebrations is on Olvera Street in the Plaza del Pueblo de Los Angeles.
The holiday over the years has become a cultural celebration of Mexican heritage where one can be entertained by the ballet folklórico dancers (to which this submission is themed from) and mariachi bands in addition to the music and dancing, Mexican food and drinks are represented.
Yes indeedy, sometimes you can even learn a little history from my FA page. ^_^
The original can be found in
marymouse's gallery located here. Please do take a stop by and let her know what you think!Art ©
Asphyxia ©
Furlop ©
Please do not repost this image without the express permission of marymouse first and foremost and secondly without receiving my consent as well.
Category Artwork (Digital) / General Furry Art
Species Skunk
Size 648 x 720px
File Size 352.7 kB
I was born, raised and live in California and both of my parents were born in the States. My father from Los Angeles and my mother from Corpus Christi, Texas. My father's parents were originally from Mexico before they moved north to California to live and raise a family. I still have some relatives in Mexico, but none of them I am close to or know at all.
Growing up in California my parents never taught me to speak Spanish which I'm still very disappointed about. So my use of the language is less than elementary and not very good at all. My folks speak it fluently as do many of my other relatives. So eventually I'll just have to learn it myself. ^_^
Growing up in California my parents never taught me to speak Spanish which I'm still very disappointed about. So my use of the language is less than elementary and not very good at all. My folks speak it fluently as do many of my other relatives. So eventually I'll just have to learn it myself. ^_^
Not quite salsa, but traditional Mexican dance which is known as ballet folkorico.
There's a lot you can find on YouTube, but finding a high quality one is not as easy a search, but here's a couple of examples.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TvkrQGBop0A
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wtDNYqGNK3A&feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cpefLD7qek0
^_^
There's a lot you can find on YouTube, but finding a high quality one is not as easy a search, but here's a couple of examples.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TvkrQGBop0A
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wtDNYqGNK3A&feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cpefLD7qek0
^_^
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