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Benjamin Lynch

YOU WONT BELIEVE: What is cinco de mayo real story behind mexico s may 5 celebration - What They Never Told You

Cinco de Mayo is back, so bring on colourful celebrations and a good old knees up on the famous Mexican day.

The celebration is being celebrated mainly in its native home of Mexico, but Mexican expats will also be taking part in the worldwide party, especially in the US.

It is different to Mexican independence, which is celebrated on September 16 each year and commemorates the end to Spanish rule in the country. The reason behind Cinco de Mayo is far different.

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