Tuesday, September 13, 2011

MexicoFest - Mezcal Tasting in Vancouver - Stanley Park Pavillion

Mezcal Tasting in Vancouver - MexicoFest
There is a popular saying in Oaxaca 'Para todo mal Mezcal, y para todo bien, también' "Mezcal for the good times, and for the bad times, ..Mezcal too".

Oaxaca is one of the seven states producing Mezcal in Mexico, and is being featured during the different events of MexicoFest..

A  Mezcal Tasting was offered yesterday in Vancouver at  Stanley Park . The event was held at the beautiful Stanley Park Pavilion, and was sponsored by ProMexico and Lorenz Agave Spirits.

Mezcal , a Mexican Alcoholic Spirit ,  is largely still unknown in Canada. This event gave people the opportunity to learn more about it  and is opening the door to explore the market for Mezcal from Oaxaca, Mexico in Vancouver.

At this event, guests were able to taste differents types of Mezcal from "Mezcaleros" (producers) visting from Oaxaca, Mexico. Eric Lorenz of Lorenz Agave Spirits ,who is an expert in Mezcal, explained during a presentation what Mezcal is, the distillation process, history and origin . He also guided the audience in a professional Mezcal tasting of seven different Mezcal brands.

After the presentation, guests were able to taste different brands of Mezcal and learn from the representatives and producers of Mezcal visiting from Oaxaca about their Mezcal.

There were also an exhibition of beautiful "alebrijes" hand carved sculptures by artist Zenny Fuentes-Reyna ,handicrafts, contemporary plastic arts by Vixi Mexico, and also coffee, chocolate and crickets from Oaxaca.

If you want to know more about Mezcal from Oaxaca in Vancouver or need more information please visit:


Stanley Park Pavilion - Mezcal Tasting in Vancouver - MexicoFest 
ProMexico - Mezcal Tasting in Vancouver - MexicoFest
Mezcal Yuu Baal - Mezcal Tasting in Vancouver - MexicoFest
Mezcal Los Siete Misterios - Mezcal Tasting in Vancouver - MexicoFest

Mezcal Sinai - Mezcal Tasting in Vancouver - MexicoFest 

Mezcal Forever OAX - Mezcal Tasting in Vancouver - MexicoFest

Mezcal from Oaxaca - Mezcal Tasting in Vancouver - MexicoFest
Mezcal Mixes - Mezcal Tasting in Vancouver - MexicoFest
Mezcal Los Siete Misterios - Mezcal Tasting in Vancouver - MexicoFest
Scorpion Mezcal - Mezcal Tasting in Vancouver - MexicoFest
Mezcal Sinai - Mezcal Tasting in Vancouver - MexicoFest
Mezcal Fidencio - Mezcal Tasting in Vancouver - MexicoFest
Mezcal Zacbé - Mezcal Tasting in Vancouver - MexicoFest

Mezcal Shawi - Mezcal Tasting in Vancouver - MexicoFest


Lorenz Agave Spirits presentation of Mezcal  from Oaxaca - Mezcal Tasting in Vancouver - MexicoFest 
Mezcal Tasting of seven different Mezcal brands - Mezcal Tasting in Vancouver - MexicoFest
Mezcal Tasting in Vancouver - MexicoFest
Mezcal Tasting in Vancouver - MexicoFest
Mezcal Sinai  - Mezcal Tasting in Vancouver - MexicoFest
Vixi Mexico Art Design Handicrafts - Mezcal Tasting in Vancouver - MexicoFest
Oaxacafe and Blasón - Coffee from Oaxaca - Mezcal Tasting in Vancouver - MexicoFest
Chocolate La Soledad - Mezcal Tasting in Vancouver - MexicoFest
 "Alebrijes" copal wood sculptures by Zenny Fuentes Reyna - Mezcal Tasting in Vancouver - MexicoFest 
Crickets Oaxacan Gourmet Food - Mezcal Tasting in Vancouver - MexicoFest 
Vixi Mexico Art Design Handicrafts - Mezcal Tasting in Vancouver - MexicoFest
"Alebrijes" copal wood sculptures by Zenny Fuentes Reyna - Mezcal Tasting in Vancouver - MexicoFest
Mezcal Tasting in Vancouver - Oaxaca -  MexicoFest


Sunday, September 11, 2011

MexicoFest - What an Amazing Fiesta in Downtown Vancouver!

Guelaguetza Dance - "Grupo Folklorico Tradicional de la Juventud Oaxaquena" ballet - MexicoFest Vancouver
Updated 2012 - MexicoFest Vancouver 2012 Pictures

MexicoFest 2011
Experience Mexico in Vancouver ... is the logo of MexicoFest. That is what thousands of people who gathered at the Jack Poole Plaza downtown Vancouver experienced yesterday at  the Fiesta Mexico Independence.

The Mexican estate of Oaxaca is being featured during the different events of MexicoFest. Traditional dances of the most famous festival in Oaxaca La Guelaguetza were presented by the folk ballet "Grupo Folklórico Tradicional de la Juventud Oaxaqueña", an exhibition of beautiful art crafts, coffee, Mezcal, and information  of Oaxaca tourism destinations (Huatulco, Oaxaca city, Puerto Escondido) were also displayed.

Recognized Pop Musician and composer Benny Ibarra who is famous in Mexico,  Latin America and Latin population of Canada and the U.S. participated in this festival, along with other artists and musicians like "Estudiantina de la Universidad La Salle" from Mexico City, Rosalinda from San Antonio Texas, Mariachi Estrella de Mexico from Seattle, and Vancouver based pop band "Tren al Sur" , Latin Trio "Cafe con Leche" and Zumba Fitness BC.

A very popular character during the festival was "Frida", along with a "Charro" who were featured as amazing giant puppets known in Mexico as "mojigangas". They were brought from Sonora, Mexico by artist Ana Isabel Martin del C. 

There were also food and exhibition of products and services by different Vancouver based Mexican, Latin American restaurants , businesses and sponsors.

See more pictures of MexicoFest in TenekTech  Facebook page. 

For more Information:
Note - You can visit Magical Oaxaca Exhibition at PERA Gallery and enjoy Oaxacan cuisine at different Mexican restaurants in Vancouver.

Frida and Charro - "Mojigangas" by artist Ana Isabel Martin del C. - MexicoFest Vancouver 

Estudiantina La Salle - MexicoFest Vancouver
Zumba Fitness BC - MexicoFest Vancouver

Mezcal -  Oaxacan Exhibition at MexicoFest Vancouver
Coffee - Oaxacan Exhibition at MexicoFest Vancouver
Owl "Alebrije"  wooden sculpture - Oaxacan Exhibition at MexicoFest Vancouver- 
         
"Alebrijes" wooden sculptures - Oaxacan Exhibition at MexicoFest Vancouver


"Alebrijes" wood sculptures by Zeny Fuentes Reyna - Oacan Exhibition at MexicoFest Vancouver
"Tren al Sur" Vancouver Latin Pop Band - MexicoFest vancouver
"Grupo Folklorico de la Juventud Oaxaquena" - MexicoFest Vancouver
Public get gifts (Guelaguetza) from "Ballet Folklorico de la Juventud Oaxaqueña" dancers - MexicoFest Vancouver 




"Danza de la Pluma" Dance of the Feather - Guelaguetza dance by "Grupo Folklorico de la Juventud Oaxaquena" - MexicoFest Vancouver
"Danza de la Pluma" Dance of the Feather - MexicoFest Vancouver
Estrella de Mexico Mariachi band - MexicoFest Vancouver
MexicoFest Vancouver
Mexican Singer Benny Ibarra - MexicoFest Vancouver
A large crowd who attended MexicoFest packed the Jack Poole Plaza in Downtown Vancouver 
"Guelaguetza" in Vancouver - MexicoFest
Benny Ibarra - MexicoFest Vancouver
"Flor de Piña" Guelaguetza dance - Grupo Foklórico de la Juventud Oaxaqueña - MexicoFest Vancouver 
Latin Trio "Cafe con Leche" - MexicoFest Vancouver
Ballet Folklórico Tradicional de la Juventud Oaxaqueña, Grito de Independencia, Mariachi Estrella de Mexico


Benny Ibarra 

Saturday, September 3, 2011

TaiwanFest and Celebration of Vancouver 125 with The First Taiwanese Banquet


TaiwanFest in Vancouver
Updated 2012 TaiwanFest Vancouver / September 1 - 3 at Vancouver Art Gallery & Granville Street

Celebrating Vancouver 125  The First Taiwanese Street Banquet
This weekend TaiwanFest! One more great Festival with great music, arts and delicious food in Vancouver.

The Taiwanese community  is celebrating TaiwanFest this weekend in downtown Vancouver. The festival includes music concerts, documentaries, games, lectures, arts and the First Street Banquet.
There are three different locations: Granville street,  the Telus TaiwanFest Main Stage by the Vancouver Art Gallery Plaza, and the Roundhouse Community Centre.

The First Taiwanese Street Banquet has been organized as part of the celebrations for the 125 years of Vancouver. It is taking place during TaiwanFest on Granville street between Robson and Georgia streets in Downtown Vancouver.

TaiwanFest September 3-5 Free Admission. For more information visit TaiwanFest

International Food Fair - TaiwanFest Vancouver
Beef, lamp, pork, shrimp skewers - TaiwanFest Vancouver


  125 Years of History Granville street - TaiwanFest Street Banquet in Vancouver
125 Years of History - TaiwanFest Banquet in Vancouver
Wheel Cakes - TaiwanFest Street Banquet Vancouver
 TaiwanFest Street Banquet Vancouver
Sausage wrapped in glutinous rice - TaiwanFest Street Banquet Vancouver
Hakka Food - TaiwanFest Street Food Banquet in Vancouver
Serving Taiwan's Beef Noddle - TaiwanFest Street Banquet in Vancouver
Grilled squid - International food Fair - TaiwanFest
Candied fruit - International Food Fair TaiwanFest Vancouver
TaiwanFest Main Stage at Vancouver Art Gallery Plaza