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🎉🌮 Happy Cinco de Mayo! 🇲🇽 Let's celebrate the rich culture, heritage, and vibrant spirit of Mexico. Whether it's enjoying delicious food, festive music, or colorful traditions, today is a day to rejoice and embrace the fiesta spirit! 💃🎊 #HappyCincoDeMayo #CincoDeMayo #Voixly #Instagram #SocialMediaStrategy #ContentStrategy #DigitalStrategy #SocialMedia #DigitalMarketing

5 de Mayo is coming... Here are five campaign proposals to target Mexicans around the World Slogan - 5 de Mayo is coming... (for every option that follows) 1) Title - Let's Fiesta Right! Things to consider: - Ditch the sombreros: Celebrate Mexican culture, not stereotypes. - Respect the food: Don't just throw random ingredients on a plate. - Learn the traditions: Cinco de Mayo commemorates a battle, not just a reason for margaritas (something like The Alamo commemoration). Let's make this #CincoDeMayo one to remember! ¡Los esperamos! 2) Title - #CulinaryCreativity is Key! Things to consider (restaurants, catering and other food services): - Authentic flavors: Source high-quality ingredients for delicious Mexican dishes. - Menu magic: Offer traditional specialties with a modern twist. ️ - Ditch the "mocktails": Cocktails can be part of the fun, but research Mexican classics like Margaritas, Palomas, Piña Colada or Micheladas. Let's tantalize taste buds with a fiesta of flavors! ¡Los esperamos! 3) Title - Marketing with Música? Things to consider (for live music, discos and similar services): - The right rhythm: Choose music that reflects the diverse sounds of Mexico. - Avoid clichés: Skip the mariachi for every occasion. There's a whole world of music to explore! (Tip: avoid cultural problems with singers never visiting Mexico) - Highlight regional styles: From salsa to trios to rap, showcase the vibrant music scene from different parts of Mexico. Let's get the party started with authentic beats! ¡Los esperamos! 4) Title - Social Snaps that Don't Miss the Mark! (capture the spirit of Mexico respectfully) Things to consider (for decoration, in and outside): - Focus on the culture: Feature authentic Mexican crafts, art, and dress. - Ditch the appropriation: Skip the sombreros, mustaches, and sombreros. - Partner with local artists: Support the community and showcase real talent. ¡Los esperamos! 5) Title - It's All About Education! Things to consider (for events, gatherings, expos and similar programs): - Share the story: Educate your audience about Cinco de Mayo's historical significance. - Highlight diversity: Mexico is a vast country with a rich tapestry of cultures. - Partner with cultural organizations: Promote events and educational resources. Let's celebrate with knowledge and appreciation! ¡Los esperamos! ================== Make your campaigns shine y salud amigos! #cmo #marketing #branding

Here are five interesting facts about New Orleans you should know before you visit! From its vibrant music scene to its unique cuisine, our city is full of surprises. ✨ Check out the article below and work with our local title company at southerntitleonline.com. #neworleans #Louisianalove

"Dear friends, As we celebrate the vibrant colors of Holi, let's also remember why we celebrate this special festival. Holi is not just about playing with colors; it's a time to welcome the arrival of spring and celebrate the triumph of good over evil. In today's world, where everything seems commercialized and politics often overshadows the true essence of our festivals, it's up to us to keep the spirit of Holi alive. As true disciples of God and responsible citizens, we can contribute by: 1. Embracing the values of love, compassion, and forgiveness, just as Holi teaches us. 2. Upholding our cultural heritage and traditions, ensuring they remain untainted by external influences. 3. Choosing leaders who embody honesty, integrity, and empathy, and holding them accountable for their actions. 4. Using this festive occasion to spread joy and happiness, not just among our own circles but to all those around us. 5. Reflecting on the deeper spiritual significance of Holi, and striving to cleanse our hearts and minds of negativity and impurities. Let's make this Holi more than just a celebration; let's make it a time of renewal and commitment to living a life guided by goodness and righteousness. With warm wishes for a blessed and joyous Holi, NIZAMUDDIN

"Festivals, with their noisy parades, centuries-old legends, fancy decorations and dances, are great ways to experience cultures from around the world." As we celebrate #LunarNewYear, we love this piece from author Natasha Yim about how children's books about festivals can have lots of benefits - from building empathy to exploring themes of identity and belonging: https://lnkd.in/extRN-ph #ChildrensBooks

So Many Holy Days and Festivals Approaching! We are now going through the 40 days of Lent, with some of my friends having given up something they really like. Easter is approaching (with favorite easter candy now available), but so are so many other holidays like Holi, Vaisakhi, Novruz, Passover and the holy month of Ramadan which begins on the evening of the 9th or 10th, with 29 or 30 days of dawn to dusk fasting, followed by the Eid al Fitr celebration. Of course there is also the Cherry Blossom season with its festivals and my apologies for anything else I may have left out. In addition to always looking at the glass half full, trying to glean the positive in everything, and being genuinely thrilled about joining my friends as they celebrate or mark their special days in this wonderfully diverse world of ours, I would also like to ponder over seemingly trivial questions. Questions like the following: Why is Passover so late this year? Because this year (5784) happens to be a Jewish leap year (7 leap years every 19 years), as the lunar Jewish calendar periodically adjusts to the solar seasons. Why is Ramadan starting earlier and why are stores having advance Ramadan sales? Because the Islamic calendar is also a lunar calendar that begins 11 days earlier each year, with no extra months for periodic adjustments. And yes, I too wonder why? I have been seeing people shopping like crazy (provision stores from Indonesia to UK to Canada and the US are offering Ramadan deals), and buying so much extra food for Ramadan, when they are going to be fasting and at best eating only two meals. My personal observation is that people share more as well as consume more -- I have been to Ramadan buffets, both pre-dawn and post-sunset in Saudi Arabia, where people (mostly visitors from all over the world, including yours truly) pile up their plates with huge helpings of food and return for seconds and thirds. Consumption of unhealthy sugar laden foods and drinks as well as high carb and fried foods also goes up. Perhaps, I will try to address how, I as an intermittent fasting devotee plan to deal with this Ramadan, in a later post. What do rabbits and eggs have to do with Easter, which marks the resurrection of Christ (the most sacred day in the Christian calendar)? The only answer I can come up with is that in addition to being a pre-Christian Spring tradition, rabbits and eggs as fertility symbols symbolize joyous rebirth after a dark winter and make an otherwise serious and somber holiday fun for children, including the children inside us grownups. Why are Holi and Vaisakhi filled with so much boisterous fun? Because nobody knows how to enjoy themselves more than people from India, the land of my birth. With that, as Spring approaches and already here, judging by the beautiful blooms in my backyard (plus the annoying pollen), I wish all of us, for ourselves, our families and friends, our work colleagues, and our businesses, brighter times ahead.

Today is Cinco de Mayo! Last year, Damaris Punales-Alpizar, a faculty member at Case Western Reserve University shared insights about common misconceptions surrounding this holiday. 💡 Misconception 1: "Cinco de Mayo is Mexico’s Independence Day." Cinco de Mayo recognizes when nationalist troops unexpectedly won the Battle of Puebla against the French Army in 1862. 💡 Misconception 2: "Cinco de Mayo is a major holiday in Mexico." For many years, Cinco de Mayo celebrations were limited to the state of Puebla, but overall, the day is not widely celebrated across Mexico. In the United States, the date is largely seen as a celebration of Mexican American culture stretching back to the 1800s in California.   💡 Misconception 3: "Cinco de Mayo is centered on partying." By the late 1980s, marketing campaigns brought Cinco de Mayo to the public eye with beer companies promoting drinking as a way to celebrate the date. The holiday's commercialization can often overshadow its historical significance. 📑 For further reading, check out this article from PBS NewsHour about the history and traditions of Cinco de Mayo! #CincoDeMayo #Diversity #Equity #Inclusion #DEI

1. The growing dance community It's not just about Ultra anymore (and it hasn't been for a while). Dance music aficionados of all strains can slay the dancefloor from day to night at mega clubs, lounges and listening bars around Miami. 2. The cultural diversity Miami is an international city with a confluence of cultures. Flavors of the Caribbean and Latin America converge with influences from the Med, Asia and beyond. If you can't find a cuisine you like in Miami or a community to call your own, you're not looking hard enough. 3. The travel opportunities Miami International Airport is an amazing jumping-off point for far-flung destinations around the world. It's American Airlines' third-largest hub and serves as its primary gateway to Latin America and the Caribbean. There are usually lots of cheap getaway options from Miami, too, no matter the season. #TheSellingPropertiesGroup . . #miami #realestate #realestateexpert #miamievents #realliferealestate #miamirealestateagent #florida #familyhomes #miamipromoter #livinginflorida #movetomiami #homesweethome #moving #moveto #travel #explore

July is La Guelaguetza, a month-long celebration of Oaxaca’s indigenous cultures! Pulled from the Zapotec language, the word “Guelaguetza” is usually interpreted as the "reciprocal exchanges of gifts and services" and the celebration is the largest ethnic and cultural festival in Oaxaca. Throughout the month, the eight regions of Oaxaca share their various music, dance, art, and food traditions in small gatherings throughout the state, coming together for a large celebration in Oaxaca City. A tradition spanning centuries, La Guelaguetza has grown into a must-see tourist experience. As it grows, it remains a cornerstone of Oaxacan and Mexican culture and its preservation is the primary focus of the communities that participate. At Maguey Exchange, we serve as a dynamic bridge between the past, present, and future of the agave spirits industry. Our core mission is to disseminate the rich culture and traditions of mezcal and other artisanal spirits to a broader audience, maintaining the authenticity of their roots while innovatively integrating them into the digital economy. We're dedicated to resolving the challenge of merging modern communication and community engagement methods with time-honored cultural festivals like La Guelaguetza. It's a delicate balance we're privileged to maintain as we strive to preserve heritage, foster a future-forward approach, and revolutionize the way consumers participate in the industry. Read more about our approach in our post, “The Reciprocal Exchange Of Tradition And Advancement” available now: https://lnkd.in/ecJqZSqr. #SpiritsSupplyChain #TechInSpirits #AgaveTraditions #MagueyExchange

Tomorrow is 'Fat Tuesday,' the epicenter of the celebration of Mardi Gras. Those two words evoke a lot of imagery for a lot of different folks, but any of you who know me probably aren't surprised that, to me, it is all about the music. That quintessential sound of brass bands plying their trade with the unmistakable blend of New Orleans jazz and Dixieland conjuring the images of a second-line parade strutting through the Quarter... there's really nothing like it in the world (though we do have our own thing here in Philly which has a shared history with Mardi Gras, but that's a story for another day). So... what parallel can we draw from that to what we do in the technology space? Well, to me, it has a lot to do with the idea of a 'Second Line' parade. What is a Second Line? It is when a band, the grand marshal, and whoever they are honoring (whether a family for a Jazz funeral, a couple for a Wedding celebration, etc) form the 'first line' or the beginning part of the parade, and the 'second line' is full of all of the spectators actively joining with the band and parading behind them, dancing, strutting, and celebrating along with the music being played. So, what can I take away from this that's relevant for my day-to-day? In our industry, it is easy to get so caught-up in what we are doing, what is important to us, what new piece of technology is compelling and why 𝘸𝘦 think so, etc, etc, etc, that we forget that the only reason this stuff is important to begin with is to 𝐛𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐩𝐞𝐨𝐩𝐥𝐞 𝐚𝐥𝐨𝐧𝐠 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐮𝐬 𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐣𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐞𝐲 - to make them a part of the process and help them to connect with the story we're telling, the solution we're selling, the thing for which we're trying to advocate. We want to try to make everyone 𝒑𝒂𝒓𝒕𝒊𝒄𝒊𝒑𝒂𝒏𝒕𝒔, not spectators. As tech professionals, especially those of us in the 'Sales space,' we can't get 'caught with our head down in our music' and forget that, without an engaged audience, there is no performance at all. So, this Mardi Gras, I'm going to really try to remember to not only try to find the celebration in every day, but more importantly, never forget that, without the second line, there IS no parade. Let the good times roll!