Every year, of the September 15 to October 15The United States commemorates the Month of the Hispanic inheritance To celebrate the history and culture of Hispanic and Latin, as well as to recognize its numerous contributions to the history and culture of the American Union by people with roots of Spain, Mexico, Central America, South America and the Spanish -speaking nations of the Caribbean.
According to the Census Office, in the United States there are around 68 million Hispanicswhich makes it the largest racial or ethnic minority in the country, since it represents 20% of the total population and a community that has contributed a lot to the North American country, from its work of defense, art, gastronomy, economy and much more.
Why is the month of Hispanic inheritance celebrated from September to October?
The celebration of Month of the Hispanic inheritance arose Thanks to the 3rd president of the United States, Lyndon B. Johnson, who proclaimed the Week of Hispanic inheritance In 1968. Two decades passed for the celebration period to pass from one week to a month thanks to an executive order signed by the 40th US President Ronald Reagan.
The period of one month was established based on the history of multiple Central American and Latin American countries that They celebrate their independence in multiple days of September. For example, most of the countries of Central America, such as Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras and Nicaragua commemorate the anniversary of their independence on September 15.
On the other hand, Mexico and Chile celebrate their independence on September 16 and 18, respectively. In addition, Miuchos consider that the month of Hispanic inheritance is celebrated until mid -October, since it includes the celebration of Columbus Day, also known as the day of the race. On this day the arrival of Christopher Columbus on the coasts of the New World on October 12, 1492 is commemorated.
How is the month of Hispanic inheritance celebrated?
According to the Census Office, the greatest number of Hispanics They reside in states such as Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Texas, Virginia and Washington, so The celebrations of the month of the Hispanic inheritance are concentrated in these places.
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The celebrations include Musical festivals, gastronomic events and parades. Some museums carry out educational and educational activities.
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