The 8th Mexican September Cultural Festival will kick off in
Hong Kong on Sept. 1, announced the festival organizer in Hong Kong
Thursday.
The festival, organized by the Consulate General of Mexico in
Hong Kong, aims to bring together and showcase some of the main
aspects of Mexican culture and historical traditions through music,
dance, photography, arts, films and cuisine.
It will showcase top-notch artists and performers in music,
dance and visual arts, offering a thrilling journey through the
world of Mexico. The artists and performers chosen for this year's
festival are on the basis for the innovative yet characteristically
representing the Mexican heritage profile of arts and
performances.
The month-long event will bring programs such as abstract art
and painting exhibitions, screening of award winning films, songs
and dance performances, Mexican food festival and some other
activities.
Besides, the Consulate General of Colombia in Hong Kong has been
invited to participate in the event to promote Colombian arts to
Hong Kong public.
(Xinhua News Agency August 18, 2006)
