Cinco de Mayo offers an ideal opportunity to build appreciation and understanding of the centuries-old Mexican culture, said Tinamaria Fernandez, executive director of HOPE Esperanza of North Platte.

WATCH: Biden and first lady host White House Cinco de Mayo reception In the U.S., the date is largely seen as a celebration of Mexican American culture stretching back to the 1800s in California.

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