Is Cinco de Mayo cultural appropriation?

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I’ll be the unpopular opinion here but yes cultural appropriation does exist. But would I say Cinco de Mayo is? Eeeh yes in ways it is. A lot of Americans celebrate it without even knowing the cultural or history behind the day. A lot of people assume it’s Mexican Independence Day but it’s not. Its day when the Mexican Army won a battle against the French is the city of Puebla. And Mexicans don’t even celebrate it. I do believe the people of Puebla do but the majority of Mexico doesn’t give a shit about the day. It’s been a holiday americanized for drinking. Much like St. Patrick’s Day has. In my opinion when someone celebrates a holiday outside of their culture, and doesn’t bother to learn the culture behind that holiday, learn the meaning, and actually appreciate it, then it’s cultural appropriation.

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Yes and no. Cultural appropriation is the unacknowledged or inappropriate adoption of the customs, practices, ideas, etc. of one people or society by members of another and typically more dominant people or society [sic]. Like one of these previous comments stated, Cinco de Mayo is not Mexico’s Independence Day which many Americans are led to believe. The question then is, when is it cultural appropriation? Most important in this discussion is the consideration of Mexican people and Mexican Americans in relation to their language and culture. That being said, it wouldn’t be hard to challenge a person who dislikes Mexican people but takes advantage of Cinco de Mayo to wear a fake mustache and a stereotypical sombrero like ones rancheros use but more so in a comical demeanor. Cinco de Mayo is a day of celebration for those who want to acknowledge the battle of Puebla but it also is American cultural appropriation of Mexican culture as are many other holidays commemorating other countries. It is not necessarily a bad thing to celebrate this holiday like any other with family and friends present, however it is an extension of cultural appropriation if you decide to adopt a stereotypical fashion of celebrating the holiday with ridiculous sized sombreros, fake mustaches, and the idea that all Mexican people and Mexican immigrants are lazy. I hope this helps!

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There is no such think as cultural appropriation.

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Ugh

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Is St. Patrick’s Day?

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Cultural appropriation and appreciating other cultures are two different things that people mix up ALL THE TIME.

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No.

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I fucking hate the term cultural appropriation. 🙄

Is Cinco de Mayo cultural appropriation?

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