The Mexican Embassy in Jordan Celebrates the 216th Anniversary of Its Independence
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The Mexican Embassy in Jordan held its official celebration of the 216th anniversary of Mexico's independence at the historic Odeon Theater in Amman, last Tuesday evening, during a Mexican music evening performed by mezzo-soprano Maria Luisa Tamez and pianist Armando Merino, who are among the most prominent Mexican artists affiliated with the National Institute of Fine Arts and Literature.
The reception was attended by HRH Princess Basma Bint Talal, HRH Princess Wijdan Al-Hashemi, Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Dr. Nancy Ammouri, representing the Jordanian government, a number of senior government officials, members of the diplomatic corps accredited to the Kingdom, representatives of the business sector, university professors, media professionals, members of the Mexican community, and a group of friends of Mexico in Jordan.
The Ambassador of Mexico to Jordan, Jacob Prado, presided over the "Cry of Independence" (Grito de Independencia), where children from the Mexican community in Amman presented the Mexican flag to the ambassador.
The "Cry of Independence" or "Call of Independence" marks the beginning of Mexico's war of independence. In the early hours of September 16, 1810, Father Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla called on the people of Dolores to rise up against colonial rule, launching the independence movement with his historic call.
Every year, on the eve of Independence Day, Mexicans around the world gather to commemorate this historic moment and honor those who dedicated their lives to Mexico's freedom.
The "Cry of Independence" ceremonies are held throughout Mexico, as well as in Mexican diplomatic and consular missions around the world.
