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Publication of the Consulate General of Mexico in Toronto
www.consulmex.com
JULY 2011
“Corazón de México” Festival: July 8-10
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The Consulate General of Mexico and the Harbourfront Centre present “Corazón de México”
(“Heart of Mexico”), a festival bringing together
the traditional and the modern, with sights, sounds
and movements from Mexico.
“Corazón de México” has been generously supported by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Mexico, as well as the Mexico Tourism Board, Tequila
Regulatory Council and WestJet Vacations.
The sounds of Mexico take over Toronto’s downtown waterfront with performers Celso Piña (aka
the Accordion Rebel) and Nortec Collective Presents: Bostich & Fussible, who combine traditional
norteño and techno music as they take to the WestJet Stage. Also performing is Toronto’s own Dirty
Maria, a Latin-alternative rock band, and Mexican
ranchera music singer Cecilia Guerrero.
Foodies can learn how to make authentic Mexican food alongside Chef Francisco Alejandri who
will be making tostadas (chicken) with lime and
chia agua fresca (a fresh fruit drink). Become an
expert in tequila and mezcal (Mexican spirits) as
professionals reveal the secrets and history behind
these traditional favourites. Experience bona fide
Mexican cuisine by some of the finest chefs from
Mexico. Yuri de Gotari and Edmundo Escamilla
are the founders of The School of Mexican Gastronomy and have studied anthropological, social,
historical and cultural perspectives of Mexican
food for over a decade. Their expertise is featured
in a number of food demos throughout the weekend.
“Corazón de México”’s family events include
Marionetas de la Esquina, a 35-year-old puppet
theatre company from Mexico that entertains all
ages with their show. Children will also enjoy
clowns as they come to life during Clowntime in
Mexico.
And for the grand finale, check out our fashion
show that features Mexico’s best mariachi bands
and folkloric dance companies.
This will be the second large Mexican Summer
Festival at the Harbourfront Centre. On July 2009,
the Harbourfront hosted the “Mexico: Beyond your
Expectations” Festival that attracted thousands of
people.
Full Event Listings by Genre
MUSIC
Sugar Heat (formerly known as Los Homeless)
Friday, July 8, 7:30 p.m. (Redpath Stage)
Sugar Heat is a high-energy, nine-piece band that
plays a wide variety of Latin music. Their repertoire includes salsa, cumbia, merengue, cha cha and
bachata.
Celso Piña
Friday, July 8, 8:30 p.m. (WestJet Stage)
Mexican-born Celso Piña has risen to be one of the
most notable figures in cumbia music. Cumbia has
its origins in Colombia’s African and indigenous
populations, but has since spread to be one of the
most universal Latin American music genres. Celso
Piña, also known as “the Accordion Rebel”, is
known for blending the sounds of the tropical base
with genres from norteño (a genre of music from
north México) to hip hop.
Quique Escamilla
Saturday, July 9, 5 p.m. (Redpath Stage)
Quique Escamilla is a multi-instrumentalist and
singer-songwriter based in Toronto. Despite living
far from Mexico, he still remains very attached to
his roots and is inclined to support diverse social
causes such as human and civil rights and immigration reform through his music.
Dirty Maria
Saturday, July 9, 7:30 p.m. (Redpath Stage)
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Dirty Maria exploded onto Toronto’s music
scene in early 2004, when the four members
decided to establish the first Latin-alternative
rock band in the city. Their unique compositions consist of lyrics in Spanish and English,
covering a variety of topics ranging from comical life situations to politics.
Nortec Collective Presents: Bostich & Fussible
Saturday, July 9,
9 p.m. (WestJet
Stage)
Grammy Awardnominated Nortec
Collective materialized from the
burgeoning Tijiuana electronic
scene. By combining Norteño (from the north)
and techno, Nortec successfully merges traditional and modern music with a twist of entertaining visuals. Members Bostich & Fussible
are committed to generating music that is a
positive and proud representation of their
hometown.
Cecilia Guerrero
Sunday, July 10, 12:30 p.m. (Redpath Stage)
Cecilia Guerrero is a Mexican ranchera music
singer (the music is a waltz, polka or bolero
style). She began her career at age 12, and has
now recorded five records and received numerous awards. In Toronto, Cecilia has been
recognized as one of the best voices and interpreters of Mexican ranchera music.
Fandango with Café Con Pan
Sunday, July 10, 1 p.m. (Boulevard Tent)
Café Con Pan play son jarocho a traditional
form of music from Veracruz, Mexico. They
explore the roots of son jarocho while connecting with other traditions from Latin America
and beyond. Over the past decade, they have
maintained a multi-disciplinary relationship
with son jarocho with projects that combine
research, collaboration, visual arts, teaching
and producing. Their performances are guided
by band member Kali Niño’s uplifting voice
and her effusive zapateado dancing, along
with an array of traditional instruments.
Amanda Martínez
Sunday, July 10, 2pm (Brigantine Room)
El Fandanguito (Musical Bingo)
Saturday, July 9, 4:30 p.m. (Boulevard Tent)
Alec Dempster combines his skills as a visual
artist and musician to create a unique workshop based on the Mexican form of bingo called lotería. The traditional lotería game consists of images and verses rather than just
numbers. His version includes 60 images that
represent son jarocho folk songs. The songs
are sung while the players listen and try to
identify the corresponding images on their
boards.
FOOD
Tastes of Mexico:
Chef Francisco Alejandri
Saturday, July 9, 3
p.m. (Boulevard Tent)
Chef Francisco Alejandri of Agave y
Aguacate restaurant in
Kensington Market
has become one of the
hottest chefs in Toronto. Francisco teaches
how to make tinga mini tostadas (chicken)
with lime and chia agua fresca (a fresh fruit
drink) at the festival.
Tastes of Mexico: Tequila and Mezcal
Saturday, July 9, 6:30 p.m. (Lakeside Terrace)
Tequila and mezcal are among the world’s
great liquors and were created from the meeting of indigenous Mexico and the Spanish.
Experts from Mexico take you through the
tastes and the history of these most unique
Mexican beverages.
Daniela Solís, representative for the United
States and Canada at the Tequila Regulatory
Council, will give a talk on the history, categories and classes of tequila.
The Mexican Gastronomy School of Edmundo Escamilla and Yuri de Gortari
Saturday, July 9, 2 p.m., 4 p.m. & Sunday,
July 10, 2 p.m., 4 p.m. (Lakeside Terrace)
Outstanding chefs from Mexico introduce and
highlight the tastes of diverse regions, techniques and the ingredients required to make
authentic Mexican dishes.
DANCE/THEATRE
Ballet Folklorico Puro Mexico
Saturday, July 9, 1 p.m. (Redpath Stage)
Ballet Folklorico Puro Mexico is a non-profit
organization whose goal is to spread and promote Mexican culture through folkloric dance.
The organization works to preserve the heritage of traditional Mexican dances through researching, recording and teaching to reveal
Mexico’s cultural diversity.
Film Fest of Lucha Libre with El Santo and
Blue Demon
Friday, July 8, 9 p.m. & Saturday, July 10, 9
p.m. (Boardwalk)
A different film is featured on each festival
day. Saturday, “Santo y Blue Demon en la
Atlántida” (“Santo and Blue Demon in Atlan-
tis”), “Santo vs Las Lobas” (“Santo vs the
She-wolves”) is playing and on Sunday,
“Santo en el Museo de Cera” (“Santo in the
Wax Museum”) and “Santo y Blue Demon vs
Los Monstruos” (“Santo and Blue Demon vs
the Monsters”) are being featured.
Mariachi Fashion Dance Fiesta
Sunday,
July 10, 4
p . m .
(WestJet
Stage)
For
the
grand finale of the
Corazón de
México festival, Toronto’s top mariachi
bands, Mariachi Amigo and Viva Mexico
Mariachi accompany a Mexican-themed fashion show. The event also features the Mexican Folkloric Dance Company who display
the authentic dances, costumes and traditions
of regions within Mexico.
FAMILY ACTIVITIES
Marionetas de la Esquina
Saturday, July 9, 3 p.m. & Sunday, July 10, 3
p.m. (Redpath Stage)
Marionetas de la Esquina is a puppet theatre
company from Mexico that has entertained
children and adults since 1975. Since their
formation, the company has helped develop
the art of puppetry in Mexico with a repertoire
of 10 enchanting shows.
Clowntime in Mexico
Saturday, July 9, 2 p.m., 4 p.m., 6 p.m. &
Sunday, July 10, 2:30 p.m., 4 p.m. (Ann Tindal Lawn & around site)
On the streets of big cities and in the squares
of small villages throughout Mexico, there is a
long history and tradition of clowning. Clowns
create short stories, satirical confrontations
and interact with the public to bring hilarious
characters to life.
Mexican Kid’s Crafts
Saturday, July 9, 1:30 p.m. & Sunday, July 10,
1:30 p.m. (HarbourKIDS Tent) The Mexican
Cultural and Social Foundation teaches children how to make a variety of family crafts.
Mexico Today
Sunday, July 10, 3 p.m (Marilyn Brewer Community Space) Discover the complexity of
Mexico Today from economic and social challenges to the rich heritage of culture and art
created from the joining of Indigenous cultures with Spanish culture. “Cultural Tourism in
Mexico”: Guillermo Eguiarte, Director, Mexico Tourism Board; “Mexico in the list of the
UNESCO Cultural Heritage”: Gerardo Ochoa.
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Publication of the Consulate General of Mexico in Toronto
100-Day Countdown to the Guadalajara 2011
Pan American Games (October 14-30)
The Consulate General of Mexico in Toronto hosted an event, on July 6 2011, to launch
the world campaign of the XVI Pan American
Games in Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico
(October 14-30), 100 days before the opening
ceremony, where Amb. Mauricio Toussaint,
Consul General of México in Toronto, and
Mr. Ian Troop, Chief Executive Officer, Toronto 2015 Pan/Parapan American Games
Organizing Committee (TO2015) participated
as speakers.
At 100 days to the inauguration of the 16th
Pan American Games, Guadalajara and Jalisco
are ready to welcome the athletes and spectators who will come to experience firsthand
numerous competitions, activities, sporting
and cultural events prepared for the enjoyment
of our brothers and sisters from across the
American Continent and around the world,
beginning October 14, 2011.
The Government of the Republic, the Government of Jalisco and the City of Guadalajara have worked hard to create the necessary
sports infrastructure, improve roadways and
provision of services, and enhance the image
of the city and secondary Pan Am venues.
In order to hold competitions in the 36 disciplines of the Games, it was necessary to build
23 stadiums equipped with leading-edge technology, remodel three existing stadiums and
request the loan of a further three private
Amb. Mauricio Toussaint , Consul General of
México in Toronto (right), and Mr. Ian Troop,
Chief Executive Officer, Toronto 2015
Pan/Parapan American Games Organizing
Committee (TO2015)
sports complexes.
To ensure adequate provision of services,
Guadalajara has expanded hotel infrastructure
by 30%, including an increase from 16,000 to
21,000 hotel rooms.
It is anticipated that this event will provide a
financial spillover of over 2.7 billion dollars,
equal to four times the value of the spillover
from Jalisco’s Tequila exports in 2010.
Preparations for the event from 2007 to date
have resulted in the creation of 49,592 permanent and future jobs within the sectors of infrastructure, media visibility and production of
technical and academic expertise, as well as in
development of the strategic sector of communications.
Broadcasting of the Guadalajara 2011 Pan
American and Parapan American Games will
be worldwide, thanks to a contract signed with
a Spanish firm that will produce over 750
hours of television content related to the sporting competition and the wealth of Mexico’s
traditions, customs and cultures.
Each step has been taken with a view toward
rolling out the best Pan Am Games ever, imbued with the warm hospitality and exceptional quality our visitors deserve.
Mexico’s aspiration to host the Games emerged some 15 years ago, but it was not until
May 28, 2006 that the Pan American Sports
Organization (PASO) granted the City of Guadalajara the right to stage the 2011 Pan American Games.
Our bid was successful thanks to the development and positioning of Jalisco and its
capital city. We are hi-tech leaders and a source of expertise in Latin America with over 650
companies, transforming us into one of the
primary pillars of Mexico’s interactive media
industry. We are at the forefront of the design
of semiconductors, embedded software, multimedia and database administration systems,
generating over 85,000 highly specialized
jobs.
Jalisco is considered the most emblematic
state of Mexico, as it offers our visitors memorable experiences and cultural history.
Services of the Consulate General during June:
■ 208 Passports
■ 154 Legalizations
■ 47 Certificates issued per request of parties
■ 21 Life certificates to pensioners
■ 28 Visas to foreign passports
■ 32 Notarized documents
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