The Mexican national anthem is "acknowledged as one of the most beautiful national anthems, for both its poetry and musical score the Mexican National Anthem reminds its citizens of the struggles and commitment of the populace to defend the nation from foreign invaders."
Our school marches out the Mexican flag, sings the anthem, arms across chests, every Monday morning. The anthem has a delightful, light lovely melody - I love it. But then the words:
War, war without truce to any who dare
Tarnish the country's coat of arms!
War, war! The patriotic banners
In the waves of blood.
War, war! On the mount, in the valley
The terrifying cannon thunder,
And the echoes resound
To the cries of Union! Freedom!
Mexican Independence Day (September 16) is a huge deal here - major crowds in the town square:
One must buy a moustache if one does not have a real one (fellow on the right is a school parent) !
The fireworks were fantastic!
ps: here is a little cutie of mine (Y7=grade 6) at a school event - Octavio:
Our school marches out the Mexican flag, sings the anthem, arms across chests, every Monday morning. The anthem has a delightful, light lovely melody - I love it. But then the words:
War, war without truce to any who dare
Tarnish the country's coat of arms!
War, war! The patriotic banners
In the waves of blood.
War, war! On the mount, in the valley
The terrifying cannon thunder,
And the echoes resound
To the cries of Union! Freedom!
Mexican Independence Day (September 16) is a huge deal here - major crowds in the town square:
One must buy a moustache if one does not have a real one (fellow on the right is a school parent) !
So a good time had by all -
Adios muchachos!
Karen
ps: here is a little cutie of mine (Y7=grade 6) at a school event - Octavio:
Does Octavio speak English? Love the mustache trend, hope you were able to purchase on and take a photo... selfies Karen, pleaaaasseeeeee Miss you!
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