I am definitely not qualified to write about it. All I can conclude from my little research is that it was a period of political unrest, social injustice, and a violent struggle for rights, land, wealth, and power. Can you guess when it started? How long it lasted? Why it is celebrated?
The revolution began 106 year ago in an effort to end a 30 year dictatorship. A political reformer called for an uprising to commence on November 20th, 1910, which is why the national holiday is observed on Nov. 20th. That initial uprising didn't amount to much, but it marked the beginning of decades of struggle.
During the next 30 years many leaders took up arms to fight for various political and social causes. Governments were overthrown, new ones were set up, leaders were betrayed, presidents forced to resign, some sent into exile, and some assassinated. By 1940 a new constitution was being put into action and new laws and systems put into place to better protect citizens.
Unfortunately, for reasons I have yet to grasp, government slipped backward in the 40's and 50's...
...and the very unions and groups that were created to work for the people, turned again to work for themselves and corruption abounded.
So why do we celebrate this period of history?
Well, one reason has to do with what you can see here. During this time (the first half of the 20th century) several revolutionists began to write books and to collect and reproduce art.
As I understand two sisters from northern Mexico traveled the country studying traditional dances from many regions. The dances were then incorporated into the education system and taught all over Mexico.
They are lively and fun and really bring out the creativity and talent of the young people. They also provide an escape from the daily grind, entertainment and a sense of pride for parents, grandparents, and onlookers.
And that's it... well not really. I'm sure there's much more to it, but this is what we've learned and experience up to this point.
One thought that I've enjoyed out of this:
We will never find the perfect country with the perfect history and the perfect government. Not in this world. But we are so fortunate to know a spiritual kingdom, with a beautiful, rich history, and a king that has in mind the best interest of all.
3 comments:
These are sure rich experiences you're having -- experiences most of us can't begin to imagine! Boyd looks a little skeptical, maybe? Do they enjoy this part of it, or is dancing weird to them?
I was surprised at how the took it so seriously. They each learned different foot work. Then they taught each other their own dances. Then it became a bit of a competition to see who could do it the best and the fastest. Boyd had to concentrate the most on his, so no smiles from him. It was all business. He had to count just the right number of steps and then swing his leg up over his partners head as she squatted down. If he didn't do it right... well poor girl, she got clocked a couple of times!
So interesting! The kids look so cute and like they did well in their little dances. So fun and enjoyable to read your blog – I got a little behind, so trying to catch up up 😊
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