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NATIONAL DAY OF MEXICO 2009

Ambassador of Mexico, Mr. Andrés Leopoldo Valencia Benavides (right) and a representative of the Brazilian Government

Many people attended the celebration of Mexico National Day, on September 16th, 2009. The Mexican ambassador to Brazil, Mr. Andrés Leopoldo Valencia Benavides, received the guests to a commemoration lunch in the embassy’s social halls and open air areas. The Mexican embassy is located at Setor de Embaixadas Sul in Brasília.

Ambassador Andrés Leopoldo Valencia Benavides and other Mexican diplomats are greeted by  the guests.

Guests at the open air areas of the embassy of Mexico.

It was the beginning of a sunny afternoon and the atmosphere was joyful. Ambassadors, Brazilian government authorities, businessmen and diplomats from many countries got together in this pleasant event.

Ambassador of Kenia, Mr. Pius Barasa Namachanja, and wife, Mrs. Eunice Namachanja.

Ambassador of Bulgaria, Mr. Nikolay Tzatchev (left) and ambassador of Portugal, Mr. João Manuel Guerra Salgueiro.

Ambassador of Myanmar, Mr. Htein Win (left) and ambassador of Venezuela, Mr. Julio José García Montoya

Ambassador of Mexico, Mr. Andrés Leopoldo Valencia Benavides and the President of The Guide Business Consultancy, Mr. Pedro Paulo Moreira.

Ambassador of Croatia, Mr.  Rade Marelic (left) and Representative of BMW Motors, Mr. Gisbert Verse.

After the arrival of all guests, the national anthems of Brazil and Mexico were played. Then, the ambassador of Mexico, Mr. Andrés Leopoldo Valencia Benavides made a speech thanking everyone’s presence and emphasizing the importance of Mexico’s National Day and the friendly relations between his country and Brazil. He was very much applauded.

The national anthems of Brazil and Mexico were played during the ceremony.

– Ambassador of Mexico, Mr. Andrés Leopoldo Valencia Benavides made a speech to the guests.

The guests drank a toast to the friendly relations between Mexico and Brazil.

After the speech, the guests were invited to a delicious lunch with Brazilian and Mexican food.

The guests enjoyed Brazilian and Mexican food.

The guests congratulated ambassador Benavides and other Mexican diplomats and attachés for the successful celebration of this important day.

Ambassador Benavides is greeted by the guests.

A lot of joy at the event.

The event was marked by Mexican people joyfulness!

THE GUIDE congratulates the Mexican embassy for its National Day!

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