Wednesday, September 22, 2021
Members of the Latin Power Band perform at the flag raising.
Southpoint Sun - 19
Vanessa Calva Ruiz, Consul to Mexico, raises the Mexican flag, while Leamington Mayor Hilda MacDonald looks on. SUN photos
Mexican flag raised to honour independence By Mark Ribble LEAMINGTON — A beautiful sunny day greeted those in attendance at the flag raising ceremony to mark Mexico’s Independence Day, at the foot of the promenade at Leamington Lakeside Marina on Wednesday,
September 15. New Mexican Consul for Leamington, Vanessa Calva Ruiz, partnered with Leamington Mayor Hilda MacDonald to raise the Mexican flag, which remained in place for the remainder of the week. The Latin Power Band,
made up of agricultural workers from various farms in the area, entertained with a few Mexican standards, including the Mexican national anthem. Mayor MacDonald spoke briefly to those gathered at the ceremony.
“We put our arms around you in friendship,” she said. Consul Calva Ruiz thanked the municipality for the warm welcome and the recognition of their independence from Spain. “I’m absolutely thrilled
to enjoy this gorgeous day, celebrating the independence of Mexico,” she said. “Viva la Mexico!” Mexico was part of the Spanish Empire until 1810. On the evening of September 15, priest Miguel Hidalgo motivated the people to fight for
their freedom. E l e v e n - y e a r s - l a t e r, Spain signed an agreement to recognize Mexico’s independence. A celebration was held on Sunday, September 12 at Seacliff Park.
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