NNA - On Friday, September 11, at the historic port of Byblos, the Embassy of Mexico in Lebanon commemorated the 216th anniversary of Mexico's Independence with a celebration that brought together representatives of the Lebanese State, members of the diplomatic and military corps, the Mexican community and friends of Mexico.
Among those in attendance were Minister Paul Morkos, representing the President of the Lebanese Republic, Joseph Aoun and Prime Minister Nawaf Salam; Member of Parliament Fadi Alameh, Chairman of Parliament's Foreign Affairs Committee, representing Speaker of Parliament Nabih Berri; Ambassador Roula Noureddine, Director of Protocol, representing the Minister of Foreign Affairs and Emigrants, Youssef Rajji; Ambassador Aline Younes, responsible for relations with the Americas, representing the Director General of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Abdel Sater Issa; and General Ahmad Hamdan, Head of Security for Embassies and Public Administration.
The Ambassador of Mexico to Lebanon, Francisco Ernesto Romero Bock, opened the celebration with remarks highlighting the deep human and emotional ties that unite the two countries, forged and strengthened over decades. He noted that the relationship between Mexico and Lebanon extends beyond diplomatic relations and is reflected in areas such as culture, gastronomy, education, and business, but above all in the bonds between their peoples. He also emphasized the significant contribution made by the Lebanese community and its descendants to Mexico's development and society.
At the culmination of the celebration, the Mexican Ambassador led the traditional "El Grito" ceremony, the most emblematic tradition of Mexico's Independence Day festivities, commemorating the call that marked the beginning of Mexico's independence movement in 1810.
Performances by the "Alma Mexicana" dance group and the "Cuband" mariachi ensemble filled the port of Byblos with the colors, rhythms and traditions of Mexico, while guests enjoyed traditional Mexican dishes and beverages.
The celebration reaffirmed the historic and human ties between Mexico and Lebanon and provided an opportunity to share with guests some of the most representative expressions of Mexican culture.
