Cinco de Mayo is one of Mexico’s most beloved and exciting holidays, and anyone in the Birmingham, Alabama area can partake in traditional festivities—while learning all about what makes May 5th so important—at the Birmingham Public Library’s Titusville Branch during their Cinco De Mayo Mexican Fiesta (catered for tweens).
Cinco De Mayo Mexican Fiesta: Event Details
Event Date: Wednesday, May 3rd
Event Time: 3:30 PM
Event Cost: Free & Open to all Tweens
Event Venue: Titusville Branch Library
Learn About Mexican Culture and History
Attendees will be able to learn all about Mexican culture and history—including Cinco de Mayo’s origin, the Battle of Puebla, how the holiday is celebrated today, the difference between the holiday and Mexican Independence Day, and much more. Plus, culture and history experts will be leading the event, which means learning will be as fun and engaging as possible.
Make Maracas Using Recycled Materials
For many years, maracas have been staples of music and culture in many countries around the world. In addition to learning about the origin of maracas, how they’re used, what makes them so appealing even after all these years, playing styles, and their place in modern media, Cinco de Mayo celebration attendees will be able to craft their very own instruments using recycled materials! Composing and decorating maracas is sure to be thrilling, as is the dancing which will likely follow!
Get to Meet Other Culture Lovers
As a bonus, event attendees will be able to meet fellow culture lovers and discuss all sorts of interesting topics. The celebration’s conclusion doesn’t have to spell the end of learning and good times—especially since event instructors will relay enough information to spur many additional conversations!
The Cinco de Mayo Mexican Fiesta celebration is scheduled for Wednesday, May 3rd, at 3:30 PM at the Birmingham Public Library’s Titusville Branch. The celebration is free to attend and is sure to be a learning-filled blast for everyone that attends!
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