Cinco de Mayo 160th Anniversary – Puebla in the US

 

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FRIDAY, MAY 6

 

10:00 hrs. | Cinco de Mayo 160th Anniversary Exhibition

 

18:30 hrs. | Dr. David Hayes-Bautista presents "El Cinco de Mayo: An American Tradition" Register here

 

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SATURDAY, MAY 7

 

10:00 hrs. | #OpenHouse with music, drinks, and snacks from Puebla, Lotería, workshops and story tellers.

 

Documentary "160 Years of Cinco de Mayo" + Cultural Event Music & Dance 

 

16:00 hrs. | Closing  

 

Free admission. Tickets are not required.

 

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MONDAY, MAY 9

 

18:00 hrs. | Documentary “Esperanza, las vendedoras del tren”. Spanish with English subtitles (64 min.) Register here

 

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TUESDAY, MAY 10

 

16:00 hrs. | Film “De Vuelta a Casa (The Way Home)”. Spanish with English subtitles (94 min.)
Landmark’s E Street Cinema - Register here 

 

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WEDNESDAY, MAY 11

 

12:00 hrs. | Cooking workshop "Sweets from Puebla"
Coffee Tasting at the end Register here

 

18:30 hrs. | Presentation and discussion of the book “Description of the Battle won against the French Army in the
Cerro de Guadalupe de Puebla on Cinco de Mayo, 1862”. Online event Register here

 

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THURSDAY, MAY 12

 

18:30 hrs. | Conversation "Women from Puebla"
Mezcal Tasting at the end Register here

 

18:30 hrs. | Cooking workshop "Dishes from Puebla"
Mezcal Tasting at the end Register here

 

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FRIDAY, MAY 13

 

18:00 hrs. | Traditional Dance Class from Puebla Event cancelled

 

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SATURDAY, MAY 14

 

12:00 hrs. | #OpenHouse with music, drinks, and snacks from Puebla, Lotería, workshops and story tellers

 

Documentary "160 Years of Cinco de Mayo" + Cultural Event Music & Dance

 

16:00 hrs. |  Closing

 

Free admission. Tickets are not required.

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MCI Policy: By attending these events on the MCI premises, you acknowledge that an inherent risk of exposure to COVID-19 exists and you voluntarily assume all risks related to exposure to COVID-19. Effective January 15, 2022, the Institute will implement the following policy to ensure our patrons’ and staff's health and safety:

 

• All visitors ages 2 and older are required to wear a DC Approved Masks (N95, N99, N100, R95, P95, or P100) at all times unless they are actively eating or drinking. At its discretion, the MCI may take your temperature upon arrival, or ask for proof of vaccination.

 

• Proof of full vaccination against COVID-19 and a valid photo ID are required to attend all indoor activities and events.

 

 

Parking: Metered parking down 16th street but no parking available on-premises.

Closest Metro: Columbia Heights Metro Station is approximately 9 minutes from the Mexican Cultural Institute.