Punta de Mita Mothers day in Punta Mita, Punta(de)Mita and El Anclote 2006

PUNTA MITA
EL GRITO de INDEPENDENCIA
September 15, 2005
Independence Day
September 16, 2005

Every 16th of September, Mexicans celebrate Mexico's independence from Spanish rule. This date actually marks the start of the Independence War, which lasted for 10 years. In the early morning of September 16, 1810, Padre Hidalgo issued the proclamation El Grito del Dolores (the Cry of Freedom) and a group of conspirators rang the bell of his small church and called on everyone to fight for liberty, uniting the various rebellious Mexican forces against Spanish lordship.

Independence Day is indisputably Mexico's most important, and most revered National Holiday, often times called Dia de la Patria. During this time, Fiestas Patrias take place nationwide, starting on the evening of September 15th. People wear the colors of the flag on their clothes or proudly wear traditional garments. There are special dishes for that day including "Chiles Enogada" and the people usually drink Tequila. There are bands, marimbas and mariachis. The skies of all the cities are full of fireworks and the bells of the municipal palace start ringing at midnight when the President of the Republic shouts the Cry (El Grito) "Viva Mexico" from the balcony of the National Palace, this event is televised and broadcast on radio to every corner of the nation, as Mexicans cry back with "Viva" in an emotion packed traditional ritual.

This is a wonderful time to be in Mexico

Enjoy our local Punta Mita Festivities