Mexico | Independence Day

Mexico celebrates

The Ambassador of Mexico Mr Eduardo Medina-Mora and his wife Laura opened their beautiful Belgravia residence to celebrate El Grito, the country’s Independence Day festival. Guests toasted the occasion with Margaritas and fine Mexican cuisine while browsing a photography exhibition on Mexico City by Artist Ulises Castellanos. In his Independence Day remarks, the Ambassador said the recent elections “reaffirmed” Mexico’s democracy and said the country was “opening a new chapter”.

PHOTOS: PIERRE DE VILLIERS

Guests could enjoy an exhibition by photographer Ulises Castellanos

Diplomatic Corps Mr Khaled Al Duwaisan, Ambassador Medina Mora and former Mexican President Carlos Salinas

Diplomatic Corps Mr Khaled Al Duwaisan, Ambassador Medina Mora and former Mexican President Carlos Salinas

Ambassador Medina-Mora gives his National Day address

The Ambassador of El Salvador Mr Werner Matías Romero
and the Ambassador of Peru Mr Julio Muñoz-Deacon

Toasting Mexican independence with Margaritas