Guanajuato migrants celebrate in the United States the 213th anniversary of Mexico's Independence Da click en el link al final de la nota para lee
Guanajuato migrants celebrate in the United States the 213th anniversary of Mexico’s Independence
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Los Angeles, California/Gto News
Migrant leaders based in the East Los Angeles area commemorated “Mexican Independence Day” through a parade and festival, on its 213th anniversary.
“This celebration is part of our heritage and its celebration is one of the oldest and largest in the United States in its 77th edition”, said Susana Guerra Vallejo, Secretary of Migrants and International Affairs.
The Secretary was in the event as part of a work tour and to respond to one of the recurring requests of the migrants who live the area, which is for Officials to be closer and bring more of Guanajuato to the cities where they work hard for their families.
“We all sang the 2 anthems in a very solemn and respectful way, that of Mexico of course and that of the United States, with all this nostalgia that the people of Guanajuato have for their Country, for their State, for their communities, it was truly a very moving event”, said Vallejo.
The Official added that since its founding in 1931, the Mexican Civic Patriotic Committee is one of the pillars of the Mexican-American community of Los Angeles and they have turned this festival into a symbol of Mexican unity that consolidates, strengthens and roots the traditions that give us identity.
Another event was “Guanajuato and its Culture”, held by the Organization of Latino Migrants of Guanajuato in California and Casa Morelia.
With the purpose of bringing to our paisanos the traditions, gastronomy, art and culture, things that they miss most and miss most about their land.
There they were able to enjoy the flavor of the traditional cooks, who prepared pozole and typical appetizers, artisans, businessmen, rug makers, dances, ballets, singers, among other activities.
“It was all with a very festive atmosphere, all in a very respectful space, but it was all Mexico. The music, the flavors, the smells, the community shouting, celebrating, in truth, Guanajuato’s participation was fundamental because it has a community, because it has an important presence in this city of Downey, so we couldn’t stop participating”, said one of the organizers.
Guerra Vallejo said that although the State Government currently has four liaison offices in the United States that offer essential procedures that make life easier for Guanajuato migrants, to benefit with activities such as workshops and service fairs in which it is important to participate to promote roots.
Vallejo thanked the enthusiasm and joint work of Lupita Martinez, migrant leader from Uriangato, Yesenia Rojas and Jose Luis Solorzano, for making this Mexican festival possible.
According to information from migrant clubs, in this area of the United States there could be around 479 thousand Guanajuatenses living in cities of:
- California, Washington, Arizona, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, Idaho, Wyoming, Alaska and Montana.
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