Fact 1: I would do food but that would be boring. I guess we're doing festivals. Day of the Dead-Nov. 1st Dia de la Independencia (Independence Day)- Sept. 16 Día de la Virgen de Guadalupe-Dec. 12-13 (As the legend goes, Virgin Mary appeared in front of Juan Diego, one of the most loved patron saints of Mexico.) Cinco de Mayo-May 5th Fact 2: Sporting Soccer. Soccer. Really, though, SOCCER, boxing, basketball, baseball, rugby union, racquetball, tennis, golf, taekwondo, and track and field. Fact 3: Some common instruments are trumpets, accordions, drums, and multiple stringed instruments. Known for elaboration: National Museum of Anthropology, Frida Kahlo Museum, Templo Mayor (Sacred temple)