00:00And in Mexico, people are gearing up for the 214th anniversary of the country's independence,
00:05which is called Grito de Dolores, or Dolores Cry.
00:09Celebrations span for two days, with the main activity being a traditional gathering at
00:13the Zocalo Square led by the country's president.
00:15This year would be the last such celebration presided by incumbent Andres Manuel López
00:20Obrador.
00:21The program includes an official segment and a cultural segment with the performance of
00:24musical groups.
00:26On September 16, 1810, Catholic priests Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla urged people gathered
00:31before his parish in the town of Dolores to rise up against Spanish colonial rule to achieve
00:36independence, racial equality, and land redistribution.
00:40His speech effectively launched Mexico's War of Independence spanning from 1810 to 1821.
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