Ruminations of an Expatriate

Tomorrow Mexicans will celebrate the 97th anniversary of the beginning of the revolutionary war which ultimately wrested power from the thirty year dictatorship of Mexican General Porfirio Díaz.

The 1910 revolution should not be confused with the revolution which ended Spanish colonialism 100 years earlier. You may read my report of Independence Day here.

Beginning at about 9:00 tomorrow morning the annual parade will wend its way along Calle Avila Camacho, a block down the hill from my apartment. You may find my report of last year’s parade here.

Legions of young folks, enjoying a day away from their school studies, spent today suspending colorful banners across the walkways in Parque Jaurez. Schools, banks, and government offices were closed today, as they will be tomorrow.

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