U.S. HISPANIC
Mexicanal honors Mexicos Independence bicentennial with special programming
Maribel Ramos-Weiner| 14 de septiembre de 2010
Maruchi Urquiaga, Mexicanal´s General Manager
Capturing the excitement, magic, and richness of Mexican culture, the Mexicanal will bring live coverage on September 15 when Mexico rings in its Independence bicentennial with a historic celebration.Mexicanal joins the contingent of major Mexican television networks presenting a unified signal of the official celebration as it happens live. The days events feature a majestic parade as well as the musical performances of super-star artists. Coverage begins September 15 at 4pm PT/6pm CT.The Mexicanal Network will also offer an exclusive premiere, airing the TV series Génesis de una nación (A nation’s genesis) at 2pm PT/4pm CT, just before Mexicanals live coverage. Taped in Guanajuato, Génesis de una nación is a special program during which researchers and historians share anecdotes and events that have shaped Mexicos course since the conquest of the Aztec empire to the present day.The Independence bicentennial is an important milestone for all Mexicans, regardless of where they live. Thats why were especially pleased at the opportunity to share this historic event with our viewers in the United States, said Maruchi Urquiaga, Mexicanal´s General Manager.The network is also currently airing two special series about the Independence bicentennial Revista centenario and Ser mexicano.
