THURSDAY, MAY 5.
PROGRAM # 7776 12:00 PM PT
Cinco de Mayo: A Fiesta for Sale?
Cinco de Mayo festivals began as a Mexican-American tradition to celebrate national pride and community self-determination. Now, the growing corporate sponsorship has turned the cultural events into a marketing opportunity for beer commercials and a drinking holiday. In contrast, a Mexican restauran calls to “Decolonize Cinco de Mayo” by celebrating Mexicans’ ancient cuisine. The owner, a historian, reflects on the original idea and the transformation of the festivity. Listeners actively comment on the topic.
Guest: Dr. Carlos Manuel Salomon, Historian, Chair of Department of Ethnic Studies, California State University East Bay, Co-Owner, Cosecha Restaurant, Oakland, CA.
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