Today is Cinco de Mayo, the day commemorating Mexico’s defeat over the French Army in 1862. Contrary to popular belief, today is not Mexico’s Independence Day (which is September 16th).  It is a day to celebrate one’s Mexican heritage– a day of ethnic and cultural pride. Cinco de Mayo is as popular outside of Mexico as within. It is our understanding that today is not even a day off of work in Mexico, except, perhaps in Puebla, the state where the battle took place.

The above photo was taken in Greensboro’s Center City Park at the Día de los Niños Festival this past weekend. The festival, held on the first Saturday in May, is not a Cinco de Mayo Festival, per se, but it sure is a good way to celebrate reading, children, and one’s heritage. The dancers in the photo above were waiting for their turn to perform. Twirling the circle skirts is an art passed down from one generation to another. Watch this 2 1/2 minute video of the baile folklorico Jalisco if you want an idea of how this Greensboro group looked in motion.

For ABC Wednesday, “P” is for Performance. We were going to feature “P” is for prom as this is prom season. Stop back tomorrow if you want to see a photo from the Grimaley High School Prom, including the girl with the dress made entirely of Starburst candy wrappers.