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Monday, September 16, 2013

City of Vancouver, BC - Proclamation "Mexican Independence Day"

City of Vancouver, BC

Proclamation "Mexican Independence Day"

City of Vancouver, BC - Proclamation "Mexican Independence Day" Sept. 16th 2013

Members of the Mexican Community gathered at the Vancouver City Hall today September 16th, 2013 to attend the City of Vancouver Proclamation "Mexican Independence Day" ceremony.

Consul General of Mexico in Vancouver Claudia Franco Hijuelos.
MC and Organizer Francisco Javier Barajas Counselor at Canada Advisory Committee of Institute of Mexicans Abroad in B.C. (CCIME BC).
Councillor Heather Deal, Deputy Mayor for the City of Vancouver.
Councillor Andrea Reimer
Councillor Tony Tang

Office of the Mayor

CITY OF VANCOUVER

BRITISH COLUMBIA

Proclamation

"MEXICAN INDEPENDENCE DAY"

WHEREAS Heritage and traditions enrich our lives, and their manifestations help to educate and promote understanding among diverse cultures and peoples;

AND WHEREAS The Mexican community of Vancouver and throughout British Columbia make valuable contributions to our multicultural society, in business, the arts, academia, science and other fields;

AND WHEREAS Mexico is both proudly Latin American and a natural North American partner of Canada;

AND WHEREAS The 203rd Anniversary of Mexican Independence commemorates the day when Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla called on those opposed to slavery and bad government to join the "cause" for freedom;

AND WHEREAS Citizens of Mexico and those of Mexican heritage throughout the world join to mark this Anniversary with civic and festive celebrations to strengthen their unity and cultural pride:

NOW. THEREFORE, I, Gregor Robertson, Mayor of the City of Vancouver, DO HEREBY PROCLAIM Monday, September 16th, 2013 as

"MEXICAN INDEPENDENCE DAY"

In the City of Vancouver.

(SIGNATURE)

Gregor Robertson

MAYOR

Mexican Community in Vancouver - City of Vancouver, BC - Proclamation "Mexican Independence Day" Sept. 16th 2013

Councillor Heather Deal, Deputy Mayor for Vancouver, Consul General of Mexico in Vancouver Claudia Franco Hijuelos, Francisco Javier Barajas CCIME BC - City of Vancouver, BC - Proclamation "Mexican Independence Day" Sept. 16th 2013

Members of the Mexican Community in Vancouver - City of Vancouver, BC - Proclamation "Mexican Independence Day" Sept. 16th 2013

Reading of Proclamation "Mexican Independence Day" by Councillor Heather Deal, Deputy Mayor for Vancouver - Sept. 16th 2013

Consul General of Mexico in Vancouver Claudia Franco Hijuelos - City of Vancouver, BC - Proclamation "Mexican Independence Day" Sept. 16th 2013

Councillor Tony Tang, Fernando Álvarez Business and Economic Attaché at the Consulate of Mexico in Vancouver - City of Vancouver, BC - Proclamation "Mexican Independence Day" Sept. 16th 2013

Councillor Andrea Reimer, Francisco Javier Barajas CCIME BC, Councillor Heather Deal, Deputy Mayor for Vancouver, Consul General of Mexico in Vancouver Claudia Franco Hijuelos, Councillor Tony Tang, Mauricio Torres Cordova Deputy Consul General at Consulate General of Mexico in Vancouver - City of Vancouver, BC - Proclamation "Mexican Independence Day" Sept. 16th 2013

Tuesday, September 10, 2013

Mexico Vivo Vancouver Mexican Folk Dance Troupe

Mexico Vivo Vancouver

Mexican Folk Dance Troupe

Vancouver Mexico Vivo Folklore ballet

México Vivo Folklore and Salsa is a Vancouver based ballet with a repertoire that features a wide range of musical genres of the different regions of México such as Chiapas, Michoacán, Veracruz, Oaxaca, Jalisco, Nayarit and Yucatán.

México Vivo Folklore and Salsa was founded by the ballet’s director Maria Hillmer in 2001. Maria a native of México City has an extensive background in Mexican Folklore dances and choreography. Maria passion for dance and mentoring has laid a successful group formed by talented adults and children who share their love and passion of dancing.

The ballet has been honored and privileged to perform at many festivals in Greater Vancouver trough the years including Canada Day celebration, the Pacific National Exhibition (PNE), The Kitsilano Showboat, Langley International Festival, MexicoFest-Mexican Independence Day celebration in Vancouver, Mexican Day of the Dead celebrations in Vancouver organized by UBC and the Vancouver Public Library, Viva Vancouver and Latino Soy.

The group has also toured in Alberta and Victoria BC participating at the Victoria Day Parade, The Mexican Canadian Community Association of Victoria and other events.

Mexico Vivo also performed at Robson Square for the Vancouver Winter Olympic Games in 2010, and at The Orpheum Theatre along Mexican famous Mariachi Vargas de Tecalitlán considered the best Mariachi band in the world.

Visit Mexico Vivo website and Follow Mexico Vivo Social Media Networks:

Mexico Vivo Website
Mexico Vivo Facebook Page

Vancouver Mexico Vivo Folklore ballet - MexicoFest 2013 - Vancouver

Vancouver Mexico Vivo Folklore ballet - Kitsilano Showboat

Vancouver Mexico Vivo Folklore and Salsa and Mexican Canadian Association of Victoria at Victoria Day

Vancouver based Mexico Vivo Folklore and Salsa ballet performing at the 2012 Viva Vancouver Carnaval Del Sol

Vancouver based Mexico Vivo Folklore and Salsa ballet performing at "Sueños of Tomorrow" fundraising event organized by Raíces Latin American Cultural Societyat Britannia Community Services Centre

Vancouver based Mexican Folk Ballet Mexico Vivo

Vancouver based Mexico Vivo Folklore and Salsa performing at The 38th Anniversary of North Shore Folkfest.

MexicoFest Experience Mexico in Vancouver

MexicoFest Experience Mexico in Vancouver

MexicoFest - Experience Mexico in Vancouver - Sep. 5th - 15th 2013

MexicoFest Experience Mexico in Vancouver

Celebrating the Mexican Independence

Featuring the paradise between two seas Baja California Sur

Aleks Syntek back by popular demand!

Mexico's Prestigious Pineda Covalin Fashion House will showcase their

Fall/Winter Collection at the Independencia Gala Dinner !

|Culinary Week | Art & Photo Exhibition | VLAFF Film | Independence Gala Dinner | Fiesta Mexico Independence|

|Mexican Food Trade Show | Mexico Golf Tournament | Copa Mexico Soccer Tournament |

Sep. 5th - 15th 2013

COPA MEXICO Soccer Tournament August 31st

MexicoFest is an annual celebration of the Mexican Independence in Vancouver featuring this year the paradise between two seas: Baja California Sur. MexicoFest includes different events where the popular Fiesta Mexico Independence at the Vancouver Convention Centre, Hall B in Canada Place on September 7th. will have the talented song-writer Aleks Syntek as the main star.

For more information visit MexicoFest website and Follow MexicoFest Social Media Channels :

MexicoFest Website
MexicoFest Facebook Page
MexicoFest Twitter
Méxican Cultural Events Facebook Group
MexicoFest Download Mobile App

COPA MEXICO Soccer Tournament August 31st

MexicoFest in conjunction with the Vancouver WhiteCaps FC are creating the first COPA MEXICO SOCCER Tournament to be held on Saturday August 31st. at Hillcrest Community Centre. To register your team and for more information visit: MéxicoFest COPA MEXICO SOCCER Tournament

Fiesta Mexico Independence September 7th

Aleks Syntek back by popular demand!

MexicoFest Fiesta Mexico Independence on September 7th at the Vancouver Convention Centre East Building, Hall B inside Canada Place. This is one of the most popular events of the year, and this year the acclaimed and talented Mexican singer/songwriter Aleks Syntek is back by popular demand.

MéxicoFest Experience Mexico in Vancouver 2013 Pictures

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Aleks Syntek concert in Vancouver - MexicoFest 2013 - Fiesta Mexico Independence Sept. 7th Vancouver Convention Centre

Awesome Concert by Aleks Syntek in Vancouver!! - MexicoFest - Fiesta Mexico Independence Sept. 7th Vancouver Convention Centre

Mexico Vivo Ballet - MexicoFest - Fiesta Mexico Independence Sept. 7th Vancouver Convention Centre

Peques Vancouver - MexicoFest - Fiesta Mexico Independence Sept. 7th Vancouver Convention Centre

Baja California Sur Tourism Board - MexicoFest - Fiesta Mexico Independence Sept. 7th Vancouver Convention Centre

Mexico Vivo Ballet - MexicoFest - Fiesta Mexico Independence Sept. 7th Vancouver Convention Centre

Sangre Morena - MexicoFest - Fiesta Mexico Independence Sept. 7th Vancouver Convention Centre

ZUMBA Latin Fitness Ztudio - MexicoFest - Fiesta Mexico Independence Sept. 7th Vancouver Convention Centre

CCIME BC - MexicoFest - Fiesta Mexico Independence Sept. 7th Vancouver Convention Centre

Flamenco Rosario - MexicoFest - Fiesta Mexico Independence Sept. 7th Vancouver Convention Centre

Joaquín Ernesto - MexicoFest 2013 - Fiesta Mexico Independence Sept. 7th Vancouver Convention Centre

Mariachi Estrella de Mexico - MexicoFest 2013 - Fiesta Mexico Independence Sept. 7th Vancouver Convention Centre

Mexico Vivo Ballet - MexicoFest 2013 - Fiesta Mexico Independence Sept. 7th Vancouver Convention Centre

MexicoFest 2013 - Fiesta Mexico Independence Sept. 7th - Aleks Syntek back by popular demand! -Vancouver Convention Centre East Building Hall B inside Canada Place

MexicoFest 2013 - Fiesta Mexico Independence Sept. 7th - Aleks Syntek back by popular demand! Vancouver Convention Centre East Building Hall B inside Canada Place

MexicoFest 2013 - Fiesta Mexico Independence Sept. 7th - Aleks Syntek back by popular demand! Vancouver Convention Centre - East Building Hall B - inside Canada Place