GREVIC ALVARADO
ON May 5, Mexicans around the world celebrate the victory in the Battle of Puebla, one of the most important in their history. They do so with tradition, but above all, with tequila.
For this reason, the Mexican embassy held an event on May 6 at its headquarters on Elizabeth Street, St Clair, to commemorate the festivity, dominated by Tequila 1800 from the Jose Cuervo brand.
[caption id="attachment_1154103" align="alignnone" width="1024"] From left to right, Peruvian ambassador Claudia Betalleluz, director of the NGO La Casita, Andreina Briceño Ventura-Brown, and Amanda Solano Badilla, head of the UNHCR National Office, share in the celebration of May 5 at the Mexican embassy on Elizabeth Street, St Clair.[/caption]
Mexican ambassador Víctor Hugo Morales highlighted the importance of this important date for his country.
“In 1862, the most powerful army in the world, the French, invaded Mexico. We Mexicans defended our country in a famous military battle: May 5. It was a remarkable triumph for the Mexican army over the invader. Hence the pride Mexico feels in celebrating Cinco de Mayo.”
[caption id="attachment_1154104" align="alignnone" width="1024"] Latin American ambassadors and Mexican personalities join Mexican Ambassador Victor Hugo Morales, centre, at Cinco de Mayo celebrations at the Mexican embassy on Elizabeth Street, St Clair.[/caption]
Today, France and Mexico are close and friendly nations. In fact, French ambassador Didier Chabert was present at the commemoration.
Also present were Minister of Justice and Minister in the Attorney General's Office Devesh Maharaj; permanent secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Caricom and chief of the foreign service Reita Toussaint, as well as Latin American ambassadors and Mexican dignitaries.
[caption id="attachment_1154100" align="alignnone" width="1024"] Members of the Mexican diaspora in TT and special guests toast the commemoration of May 5 at the Mexican embassy on Elizabeth Street, St Clair.[/caption]
Morales said the celebration of May 5 has gained great relevance among the Mexican diaspora in the United States and has since spread throughout the world.
"We are extremely pleased Trinidadians are participating in the May 5 festivities with us. I have seen hotels, restaurants, and bars join the celebration in recent days with great joy, offering delicious food and excellent Mexican drinks, like the tequila that brings us together today."
[caption id="attachment_1154105" align="alignnone" width="1024"] Mexican ambassador Victor Hugo Morales says he has seen hotels, restaurants, and bars in TT celebrate Cinco de Mayo.[/caption]
Tequila was precisely the main theme of this year's celebration.
“I should mention Tequila is a town in western Mexico, a beautiful place, which is the origin and centre of production of the drink, which is why tequila has a geographical designation of origin.”
Today, tequila is a prestigious, high-quality drink, recognised worldwide; it can be silver, aged, or extra aged.
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