Mexican Independence Day 2022: History of the day and how to celebrate it?

 Every year on September 16th, Mexicans gather in their country and around the world to celebrate their country's independence from colonialism two hundred years ago.

The date marks the beginning of the country's independence from Spanish rule in the early 19th century, when a Catholic priest in the Mexican city of Dolores called for Mexican independence.

After 11 years of Mexico not becoming independent, a moving speech by a man known as Father Hidalgo in 1821 is widely remembered as the beginning of the end of Spanish rule.

When did Mexico gain independence?

Mexico in 2010 It became an independent country on September 27, 1821 – 11 years after Father Hidalgo raised a cry of support from the city of Dolores, now in the central Mexican state of Guanajuato, north of Mexico City.

A Catholic priest gave his speech on independence in 2008. It was after midnight on September 16, 1810, USA Today reported, when the local church bells rang. Since then, this moment has been known as the "Grito de Dolores" (in English, the cry of Dolores), which marks the beginning of Mexico's 11-year war of independence against Spain.

How is Independence Day celebrated in Mexico?

The day is celebrated with large events such as parades, concerts and concerts in the capital, Mexico City and cities and towns across the country.

These festivities begin on September 15th before the holiday when the President of Mexico stands on the balcony of the National Palace, his official residence, and rings the bell used by Father Hidalgo in 1810.