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Thursday, April 13, 2023
El pasado 2 de diciembre del 2022 el Consulado organizó una recepción para marcar el inicio de los festejos conmemorativos al Bicentenario de la Relaciones Diplomáticas entre México y Estados Unidos, los cuales estarán efectuándose durante todo 2023, con la colaboración de Universidades, Cámaras de Comercio, Museos y conciertos que estarán programándose.  Estos 200 años de Relaciones Diplomáticas ...read more
Categories: Chamber, Community, Fun Facts, News, Cincy-Cinco, Consulado de Mexico, Hispanic Facts
Tuesday, March 27, 2012
HISPANIC FACTS & ResourcesHispanic Contributions to US-Economy - Aug 2017Economic Impact of Hispanic Community in the Cincinnati MSA- May 2009Contributions of Hispanics to the Greater Cincinnati Economy- June 2006 ​DOWNLOAD PDF2012 Did You Know...2013 Did You Know...2014 Did You Know...2015 Did You Know...2017 Did You Know...2019 Did You Know... 
Categories: Hispanic Facts, Fun Facts, Papers/Research
Tuesday, May 01, 2007
“Fiesta del pueblo” or town party has a very long history in the Latino world. Its origin is not quite clear, but it appears to have evolved in Spain, probably in the 11th or 12th century. In some towns it was used to celebrate the work of the key craftsmen of the town; in more rural areas it may have been to celebrate the harvest, much as other cultures celebrate the harvest. It was brought to ...read more
Categories: General News Article, Chamber, Cultural, Cincy-Cinco, Fun Facts, Past News
Monday, May 01, 2006
In 2006 Cincy-Cinco set a new record for the World’s Largest Piñata! This proved to be quite a challenge! With the assistance and support of Steven Schaefer & Associates, IATSE Local 5, and Home Depot, the piñata was as tall as a 4 story building. It is was made in a large warehouse and was transported a couple of days before the event to Riverbend, where it was assembled and hung high to be seen ...read more
Categories: Chamber, Cultural, General News Article, Past News, Cincy-Cinco, Fun Facts, Hispanic Facts, Press Release
Saturday, May 01, 2004
Introduction The holiday of Cinco De Mayo, The Fifth Of May, commemorates the victory of the Mexicans over the French army at The Battle Of Puebla in 1862. It is primarily a regional holiday celebrated in the Mexican state capital city of Puebla and throughout the state of Puebla but is also celebrated in other parts of the country and in U.S.cities with a significant Mexican population. It is ...read more
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