The town of Avión in Galicia marked the 20th edition of its annual Mexican Fiesta, a summer event that brings together hundreds of locals, returning emigrants and visitors from across the region. Mariachi groups performed traditional rancheras and boleros, with Leonardo Flores noting, “Llevamos más de diez años viniendo a esta fiesta. Para nosotros es muy importante transmitir a través de las rancheras, los corridos y los boleros el sentimiento mexicano.”
The celebration featured Mexican food stalls from restaurants in Vigo, Ponte Caldelas, O Carballiño, Cerdedo‑Cotobade and Santiago de Compostela, serving tacos, tamales, mole and other dishes. Mayor Antonio Montero highlighted the event’s tourist impact, saying buses arrived from Vigo, Cambados, Moaña and Pontevedra. The programme also included a visit by honorary Mexican consul Alfonso Pereira and other regional officials.
Entities: Alfonso Pereira · Antonio Montero · Avión (municipality, Galicia, Spain) · Leonardo Flores