Celebrate Cinco de Mayo!

The 5th of May marks the 152nd year since Mexico defeated the French in the battle of Puebla in 1862. Considered a national holiday, Cinco de Mayo celebrations highlight Mexican culture with regional dancing and Mexican cuisine.

 

 

To learn more about the history of Cinco de Mayo, check out Films on Demand, one of the Holman Library’s many databases!

Watch this video to learn more about the history of this holiday!

Films on Demand lets you stream films on a wide range of subjects such as anthropology, engineering, Health & Medicine, Mathematics, and much more! It can be a great source to turn to when you need more information.

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