KUALA LUMPUR: A reception was held to celebrate the 40th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Mexico and Malaysia at Renaissance Hotel, here, recently.
The event, which also marked the 204th anniversary of Mexico’s Independence, was attended by 400 guests including members of the Mexican community, diplomatic corps and business partners.
Guest-of-honour International Trade and Industry Deputy Minister Datuk Lee Chee Leong was welcomed by Mexico ambassador Carlos Felix Corona.
The guests feasted on Mexican cuisine and were entertained by a performance of la bamba staged by ladies from the state of Veracruz.
There was also a reenactment of the harangue that marked the beginning of the South American country’s path towards independence. By Syahirah Mokhtazar