Cinco de Mayo | Discover Mexican culture in Montréal

Celebrate the Mexican traditions of Santa Cruz and Cinco de Mayo

Pointe-à-Callière invites you to discover Mexican culture and the celebrations of Cinco de Mayo and Santa Cruz. Come enjoy a festive, musical atmosphere!

Santa Cruz and Cinco de Mayo workshop

Ongoing from 12 pm to 4 pm
Mariners’ House Lobby

At this interactive workshop led by intercultural community organization PAAL, discover the historical facts of Cinco de Mayo, a celebration often associated with stereotypes. Explore the fascinating tradition of Santa Cruz, which is on UNESCO’s list of Intangible Cultural Heritage, and its link to Olmec beliefs about the cardinal directions. The workshop also includes an activity to decorate a cross with paper flowers.

Mexican music concert: Son Jarocho Montréal

Four 30-minute performances
12:25 pm – 1:15 pm – 2:15 pm – 3:15 pm
In front of the Museum 

Son Jarocho Montréal is a community-based Mexican music collective that passionately shares the traditional music of Veracruz. As the band performs their vibrant and authentic century-old repertoire, enjoy the lively, festive atmosphere created by the sound of their iconic jarana, requinto and leona instruments, punctuated by the famous zapateado dance.

This event is part of the new temporary exhibition Olmecs and the Civilizations of the Gulf of Mexico. The cultural program for this exhibition is offered in collaboration with Mexican artists and cultural organizations in Montréal.