Hispanic Heritage Month

Hispanic Heritage Month begins on September 15, the anniversary of independence for five Latin American countries—Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, and Nicaragua. In addition, Mexico declared its independence on September 16, and Chile on September 18.

In Mexico DF, every September 15 at 11pm the President delivers "el grito" or cry of independence.
This ritual recreates the moment in which Father Hidalgo, the heroe of the independence, gathered his followers in Dolores Guanajuato.
2010 is a special year, because Mexico celebrates 200 years of independence from Spain.

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