D

olores Hidalgo

 

December 6, 2003








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When Father Hidalgo lived in there it was simply "Dolores". But because it was his "gritto" (cry) that set in motion the struggle for Mexico's independence from Spain, the once small village took his "appelido".

Father Hidalgo's Church, Dolores Hidalgo
Father Hidalgo's Church, Dolores Hidalgo

Marachi Band at Wedding, Dolores Hidalgo
Marachi Band at Wedding, Dolores Hidalgo

Mural commemorating start of Mexican Independence struggle
Mural commemorating start of Mexican Independence struggle



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