MEXICAN INDEPENDENCE

September 16, was Mexican Independence Day. This day is celebrated by Mexicans to remember and live up the freedom they won from Spanish rule. There were conflicts for independence and the indigenous people were not going to be walked on. In the early hours of September 16, 1810, father Hidalgo, accompanied by several conspirators rang the bell of his little church, calling everyone to fight for liberty. This was the start of the Independence War! The war lasted about 10 years and in the end, the indigenous people won what they deserved. 

My school really stepped up this year to make all students aware of the joy in partying for freedom! The latino club Nuestra Gente planned a wonderful fiesta in honor of the day. Of course there has to be banda when commemorating such a huge deal to Mexicans. There was a banda who played for the kids and even the staff got to witness the festivity. One of the students from the sophomore class got up to sing with the banda!  Good turn out of people dancing and eating and just being a part of the Mexican culture. 

Some photos of kids and teachers that were entertained from lunch bell to lunch bell!