Mexico National Day Special Solid relationship continues to strengthen and grow MELBA PRIA ter in 2011 or the earthquake in Mexico cinema, among other special collabora- 2020 also marks the 15th anniversary Mexico, as it is also the only Latin Ameri- AMBASSADOR OF MEXICO City back in 2017 when rescue teams and tions with academics, artists and other of the free trade agreement between can country that holds daily direct flights experts from both countries have been of celebrated personalities. Mexico and Japan, representing the first between capitals. Sept. 16 marks the critical help to one another. This year we are also celebrating a comprehensive free trade agreement that We hope that the friendship between 210th anniversary The last few months have represented decade since the inclusion of traditional includes the agricultural sector. our countries, which started over 410 of the beginning of a big challenge for the whole world. This Mexican cuisine on UNESCO’s Intangible For Japan, it’s the first free trade agree- years ago, keeps strengthening and our country’s inde- has allowed us to learn to live in a new Cultural Heritage list. ment with a Latin American country. This expanding. pendence move- way, stronger and adapting to a different In light of this, we have been working agreement opened the door to business I would like to take this opportunity ment, a moment reality. Due to these circumstances, we are to develop a program for Mexican restau- opportunities that have resulted in posi- to express on behalf of the government that occupies a required to celebrate our Independence rant certification in Tokyo, to guarantee tioning Mexico as Japan’s most important of Mexico and members of the Mexican very special place Day through a virtual ceremony. you can enjoy our foods and culinary tra- business partner in Latin America, and a community living in Japan, our sincere in our history and We decided to look at the bright side ditions at their best. natural gateway to the Asian market for greetings to Their Imperial Majesties in the identity of the situation. We take it as a challenge Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako, that we have as Mexicans; it is a date that that has only expanded our possibilities members of the imperial family, H.E. undoubtedly makes us feel proud of our and sparked our creativity to achieve an Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and his suc- A diver approaches a stingray in Cabo Pulmo country and all its peoples. We have a exciting program. cessor, government officials and the kind National Park, a marine park on the east coast unique history and vast culture, and the Thanks to this, we will reach and people of Japan. of Mexico’s Baja California Peninsula. Mexican people are well known for their include more members of the Mexican Viva Mexico! MARIA PAULA MARTINEZ JAUREGUI LORDA empathy and hospitality. diaspora, the international community The people of Mexico are known and will celebrate our culture together. around the world for their joy, generosity Throughout September, our national and warmth. Above all, we are recognized month, people will also be able to enjoy because of the way we show our support online content that we have prepared for Congratulations to others in times of difficulty. everyone. on the Independence Day This is when our characteristic traits of This content includes such things as This content was companionship, solidarity and the abil- traditional folk stories for children; dance compiled in col- of Mexico ity to work as a team stand out the most. performances; virtual tours of some of the laboration with the These are some of the qualities that we most important museums and cultural embassy. The views share with the people of Japan and they sites in Mexico, such as the Blue House expressed here do have been pivotal in strengthening our where celebrated artists Frida Kahlo and The Angel of Independence, one of Mexico City’s landmarks, was built in 1910 by architect not necessarily bilateral relationship during unfortunate Diego Rivera lived in the south of Mexico Antonio Rivas Mercado to commemorate the centennial of the beginning of Mexico’s War of reflect those of the situations such as the Fukushima disas- City; and an online festival of Mexican Independence. GUILLERMO VILLARREAL FOR #MEXICOENUNAFOTO newspaper. Congratulations on the Independence Day of Congratulations Mexico and the Anniversary of on the Independence Day of Diplomatic Relations Mexico and the Anniversary of Diplomatic Relations Many English Programs Available! Check Website www.kidzania.jp/en/ PAGE: 7.