{"id":15445,"date":"2026-09-16T19:41:53","date_gmt":"2026-09-16T16:41:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.shahennews.com\/eng\/?p=15445"},"modified":"2026-09-16T19:43:11","modified_gmt":"2026-09-16T16:43:11","slug":"embassy-of-mexico-in-jordan-celebrates-the-216th-anniversary-of-mexicos-independence-with-a-mexican-music","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.shahennews.com\/eng\/archives\/15445\/embassy-of-mexico-in-jordan-celebrates-the-216th-anniversary-of-mexicos-independence-with-a-mexican-music\/","title":{"rendered":"Embassy of Mexico in Jordan Celebrates the 216th Anniversary of Mexico\u2019s Independence with a Mexican Music Gala"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Shahennews<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The&nbsp;Embassy&nbsp;of&nbsp;Mexico&nbsp;in&nbsp;Jordan&nbsp;hosted&nbsp;its&nbsp;official&nbsp;commemoration&nbsp;of&nbsp;the&nbsp;216th&nbsp;anniversary&nbsp;of&nbsp;Mexico\u2019s&nbsp;Independence&nbsp;at&nbsp;the&nbsp;historic&nbsp;Odeon&nbsp;Theatre&nbsp;in&nbsp;Amman,&nbsp;with&nbsp;a&nbsp;Mexican&nbsp;Music&nbsp;Gala&nbsp;featuring&nbsp;Mar\u00eda&nbsp;Luisa&nbsp;Tamez,&nbsp;mezzo-soprano,&nbsp;and&nbsp;Armando&nbsp;Merino,&nbsp;concert&nbsp;pianist,&nbsp;two&nbsp;of&nbsp;Mexico\u2019s&nbsp;most&nbsp;distinguished&nbsp;artists&nbsp;of&nbsp;the&nbsp;National&nbsp;Institute&nbsp;of&nbsp;Fine&nbsp;Arts&nbsp;and&nbsp;Literature.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The&nbsp;reception&nbsp;was&nbsp;attended&nbsp;by&nbsp;members&nbsp;of&nbsp;the&nbsp;Royal&nbsp;Family,&nbsp;including&nbsp;Her&nbsp;Royal&nbsp;Highness&nbsp;Princess&nbsp;Basma&nbsp;bint&nbsp;Talal&nbsp;and&nbsp;Princess&nbsp;Wijdan&nbsp;Al-Hashimi,&nbsp;as&nbsp;well&nbsp;as&nbsp;H.E.&nbsp;Dr.&nbsp;Nancy&nbsp;Namrouqa,&nbsp;Minister&nbsp;of&nbsp;State&nbsp;for&nbsp;Foreign&nbsp;Affairs,&nbsp;representing&nbsp;the&nbsp;Jordanian&nbsp;Government.&nbsp;Senior&nbsp;government&nbsp;officials,&nbsp;members&nbsp;of&nbsp;the&nbsp;diplomatic&nbsp;corps&nbsp;accredited&nbsp;to&nbsp;the&nbsp;Kingdom,&nbsp;representatives&nbsp;of&nbsp;the&nbsp;business&nbsp;community,&nbsp;university&nbsp;professors,&nbsp;media&nbsp;professionals,&nbsp;members&nbsp;of&nbsp;the&nbsp;Mexican&nbsp;community,&nbsp;and&nbsp;distinguished&nbsp;friends&nbsp;of&nbsp;Mexico&nbsp;in&nbsp;Jordan&nbsp;also&nbsp;attended&nbsp;the&nbsp;event.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The&nbsp;\u201cGrito&nbsp;de&nbsp;Independencia\u201d&nbsp;ceremony&nbsp;was&nbsp;presided&nbsp;over&nbsp;by&nbsp;Mr.&nbsp;Jacob&nbsp;Prado,&nbsp;Ambassador&nbsp;of&nbsp;Mexico&nbsp;to&nbsp;Jordan.&nbsp;The&nbsp;Mexican&nbsp;flag&nbsp;was&nbsp;presented&nbsp;to&nbsp;the&nbsp;Ambassador&nbsp;by&nbsp;children&nbsp;from&nbsp;the&nbsp;Mexican&nbsp;community&nbsp;in&nbsp;Amman.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The&nbsp;\u201cGrito&nbsp;de&nbsp;Independencia,\u201d&nbsp;or&nbsp;\u201cCry&nbsp;of&nbsp;Independence,\u201d&nbsp;marks&nbsp;the&nbsp;beginning&nbsp;of&nbsp;Mexico\u2019s&nbsp;War&nbsp;of&nbsp;Independence.&nbsp;In&nbsp;the&nbsp;early&nbsp;hours&nbsp;of&nbsp;16&nbsp;September&nbsp;1810,&nbsp;Father&nbsp;Miguel&nbsp;Hidalgo&nbsp;y&nbsp;Costilla&nbsp;summoned&nbsp;the&nbsp;people&nbsp;of&nbsp;the&nbsp;town&nbsp;of&nbsp;Dolores&nbsp;to&nbsp;rise&nbsp;up&nbsp;against&nbsp;colonial&nbsp;rule,&nbsp;launching&nbsp;the&nbsp;movement&nbsp;for&nbsp;independence&nbsp;with&nbsp;his&nbsp;historic&nbsp;call.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Every&nbsp;year&nbsp;on&nbsp;the&nbsp;eve&nbsp;of&nbsp;Independence&nbsp;Day,&nbsp;Mexicans&nbsp;around&nbsp;the&nbsp;world&nbsp;come&nbsp;together&nbsp;to&nbsp;commemorate&nbsp;this&nbsp;historic&nbsp;moment&nbsp;and&nbsp;pay&nbsp;tribute&nbsp;to&nbsp;those&nbsp;who&nbsp;devoted&nbsp;their&nbsp;lives&nbsp;to&nbsp;Mexico\u2019s&nbsp;freedom.&nbsp;The&nbsp;\u201cGrito&nbsp;de&nbsp;Independencia\u201d&nbsp;is&nbsp;celebrated&nbsp;throughout&nbsp;Mexico&nbsp;and&nbsp;by&nbsp;Mexican&nbsp;diplomatic&nbsp;and&nbsp;consular&nbsp;missions&nbsp;around&nbsp;the&nbsp;world.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This&nbsp;year,&nbsp;the&nbsp;Embassy&nbsp;in&nbsp;Jordan&nbsp;marked&nbsp;Mexico\u2019s&nbsp;Independence&nbsp;with&nbsp;a&nbsp;Mexican&nbsp;Music&nbsp;Gala&nbsp;featuring&nbsp;renowned&nbsp;Mexican&nbsp;mezzo-soprano&nbsp;Mar\u00eda&nbsp;Luisa&nbsp;Tamez,&nbsp;accompanied&nbsp;by&nbsp;acclaimed&nbsp;concert&nbsp;pianist&nbsp;Armando&nbsp;Merino.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Mar\u00eda&nbsp;Luisa&nbsp;Tamez&nbsp;\u2014&nbsp;Mezzo-Soprano&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Born&nbsp;in&nbsp;Mexico&nbsp;City&nbsp;into&nbsp;a&nbsp;family&nbsp;of&nbsp;professional&nbsp;singers,&nbsp;Mar\u00eda&nbsp;Luisa&nbsp;Tamez&nbsp;is&nbsp;one&nbsp;of&nbsp;Mexico\u2019s&nbsp;most&nbsp;distinguished&nbsp;opera&nbsp;singers,&nbsp;with&nbsp;a&nbsp;career&nbsp;spanning&nbsp;more&nbsp;than&nbsp;45&nbsp;years.&nbsp;She&nbsp;has&nbsp;performed&nbsp;on&nbsp;major&nbsp;stages&nbsp;and&nbsp;concert&nbsp;halls&nbsp;across&nbsp;Europe,&nbsp;the&nbsp;Americas,&nbsp;and&nbsp;Asia,&nbsp;working&nbsp;with&nbsp;renowned&nbsp;international&nbsp;orchestras.&nbsp;After&nbsp;three&nbsp;decades&nbsp;as&nbsp;a&nbsp;lyric-spinto&nbsp;and&nbsp;dramatic&nbsp;soprano,&nbsp;she&nbsp;made&nbsp;a&nbsp;remarkable&nbsp;transition&nbsp;to&nbsp;mezzo-soprano,&nbsp;with&nbsp;<em>Carmen<\/em>&nbsp;becoming&nbsp;one&nbsp;of&nbsp;the&nbsp;defining&nbsp;roles&nbsp;of&nbsp;her&nbsp;career\u2014a&nbsp;role&nbsp;she&nbsp;has&nbsp;performed&nbsp;more&nbsp;than&nbsp;100&nbsp;times.&nbsp;In&nbsp;2025,&nbsp;she&nbsp;was&nbsp;awarded&nbsp;the&nbsp;Medalla&nbsp;Bellas&nbsp;Artes&nbsp;in&nbsp;Music,&nbsp;Mexico\u2019s&nbsp;most&nbsp;important&nbsp;cultural&nbsp;distinction,&nbsp;in&nbsp;recognition&nbsp;of&nbsp;her&nbsp;outstanding&nbsp;artistic&nbsp;career&nbsp;and&nbsp;contribution&nbsp;to&nbsp;Mexican&nbsp;opera.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Armando&nbsp;Merino&nbsp;\u2014&nbsp;Concert&nbsp;Pianist&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Born&nbsp;in&nbsp;Mexico&nbsp;City,&nbsp;Armando&nbsp;Merino&nbsp;is&nbsp;one&nbsp;of&nbsp;Mexico\u2019s&nbsp;most&nbsp;respected&nbsp;and&nbsp;active&nbsp;concert&nbsp;pianists.&nbsp;Throughout&nbsp;his&nbsp;distinguished&nbsp;career,&nbsp;he&nbsp;has&nbsp;performed&nbsp;as&nbsp;a&nbsp;soloist,&nbsp;with&nbsp;orchestras,&nbsp;alongside&nbsp;renowned&nbsp;singers,&nbsp;and&nbsp;as&nbsp;a&nbsp;member&nbsp;of&nbsp;chamber&nbsp;ensembles&nbsp;in&nbsp;Mexico,&nbsp;the&nbsp;United&nbsp;States,&nbsp;and&nbsp;France.&nbsp;He&nbsp;holds&nbsp;degrees&nbsp;from&nbsp;UNAM&nbsp;and&nbsp;the&nbsp;Manhattan&nbsp;School&nbsp;of&nbsp;Music&nbsp;and&nbsp;is&nbsp;currently&nbsp;a&nbsp;Full&nbsp;Professor&nbsp;at&nbsp;UNAM\u2019s&nbsp;Faculty&nbsp;of&nbsp;Music&nbsp;and&nbsp;a&nbsp;member&nbsp;of&nbsp;the&nbsp;prestigious&nbsp;Concert&nbsp;Artists&nbsp;Group&nbsp;of&nbsp;INBAL.&nbsp;His&nbsp;commitment&nbsp;to&nbsp;Mexican&nbsp;music&nbsp;is&nbsp;also&nbsp;reflected&nbsp;in&nbsp;his&nbsp;acclaimed&nbsp;discography,&nbsp;which&nbsp;includes&nbsp;world-premiere&nbsp;recordings&nbsp;of&nbsp;works&nbsp;by&nbsp;some&nbsp;of&nbsp;Mexico\u2019s&nbsp;most&nbsp;important&nbsp;composers.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The&nbsp;artists\u2019&nbsp;participation&nbsp;brought&nbsp;a&nbsp;distinguished&nbsp;musical&nbsp;dimension&nbsp;to&nbsp;the&nbsp;celebration,&nbsp;offering&nbsp;audiences&nbsp;in&nbsp;Jordan&nbsp;an&nbsp;opportunity&nbsp;to&nbsp;experience&nbsp;the&nbsp;richness&nbsp;of&nbsp;Mexico\u2019s&nbsp;musical&nbsp;heritage&nbsp;through&nbsp;a&nbsp;program&nbsp;that&nbsp;brought&nbsp;together&nbsp;works&nbsp;from&nbsp;its&nbsp;popular&nbsp;and&nbsp;classical&nbsp;traditions.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The&nbsp;Embassy\u2019s&nbsp;commemoration&nbsp;reflects&nbsp;its&nbsp;commitment&nbsp;to&nbsp;strengthening&nbsp;the&nbsp;longstanding&nbsp;bonds&nbsp;of&nbsp;friendship&nbsp;and&nbsp;understanding&nbsp;between&nbsp;Mexico&nbsp;and&nbsp;Jordan,&nbsp;while&nbsp;fostering&nbsp;cultural&nbsp;exchange&nbsp;and&nbsp;promoting&nbsp;greater&nbsp;appreciation&nbsp;of&nbsp;Mexico\u2019s&nbsp;history,&nbsp;heritage,&nbsp;arts,&nbsp;and&nbsp;cultural&nbsp;identity.&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Shahennews The&nbsp;Embassy&nbsp;of&nbsp;Mexico&nbsp;in&nbsp;Jordan&nbsp;hosted&nbsp;its&nbsp;official&nbsp;commemoration&nbsp;of&nbsp;the&nbsp;216th&nbsp;anniversary&nbsp;of&nbsp;Mexico\u2019s&nbsp;Independence&nbsp;at&nbsp;the&nbsp;historic&nbsp;Odeon&nbsp;Theatre&nbsp;in&nbsp;Amman,&nbsp;with&nbsp;a&nbsp;Mexican&nbsp;Music&nbsp;Gala&nbsp;featuring&nbsp;Mar\u00eda&nbsp;Luisa&nbsp;Tamez,&nbsp;mezzo-soprano,&nbsp;and&nbsp;Armando&nbsp;Merino,&nbsp;concert&nbsp;pianist,&nbsp;two&nbsp;of&nbsp;Mexico\u2019s&nbsp;most&nbsp;distinguished&nbsp;artists&nbsp;of&nbsp;the&nbsp;National&nbsp;Institute&nbsp;of&nbsp;Fine&nbsp;Arts&nbsp;and&nbsp;Literature.&nbsp; The&nbsp;reception&nbsp;was&nbsp;attended&nbsp;by&nbsp;members&nbsp;of&nbsp;the&nbsp;Royal&nbsp;Family,&nbsp;including&nbsp;Her&nbsp;Royal&nbsp;Highness&nbsp;Princess&nbsp;Basma&nbsp;bint&nbsp;Talal&nbsp;and&nbsp;Princess&nbsp;Wijdan&nbsp;Al-Hashimi,&nbsp;as&nbsp;well&nbsp;as&nbsp;H.E.&nbsp;Dr.&nbsp;Nancy&nbsp;Namrouqa,&nbsp;Minister&nbsp;of&nbsp;State&nbsp;for&nbsp;Foreign&nbsp;Affairs,&nbsp;representing&nbsp;the&nbsp;Jordanian&nbsp;Government.&nbsp;Senior&nbsp;government&nbsp;officials,&nbsp;members&nbsp;of&nbsp;the&nbsp;diplomatic&nbsp;corps&nbsp;accredited&nbsp;to&nbsp;the&nbsp;Kingdom,&nbsp;representatives&nbsp;of&nbsp;the&nbsp;business&nbsp;community,&nbsp;university&nbsp;professors,&nbsp;media&nbsp;professionals,&nbsp;members&nbsp;of&nbsp;the&nbsp;Mexican&nbsp;community,&nbsp;and&nbsp;distinguished&nbsp;friends&nbsp;of&nbsp;Mexico&nbsp;in&nbsp;Jordan&nbsp;also&nbsp;attended&nbsp;the&nbsp;event.&nbsp; The&nbsp;\u201cGrito&nbsp;de&nbsp;Independencia\u201d&nbsp;ceremony&nbsp;was&nbsp;presided&nbsp;over&nbsp;by&nbsp;Mr.&nbsp;Jacob&nbsp;Prado,&nbsp;Ambassador&nbsp;of&nbsp;Mexico&nbsp;to&nbsp;Jordan.&nbsp;The&nbsp;Mexican&nbsp;flag&nbsp;was&nbsp;presented&nbsp;to&nbsp;the&nbsp;Ambassador&nbsp;by&nbsp;children&nbsp;from&nbsp;the&nbsp;Mexican&nbsp;community&nbsp;in&nbsp;Amman.&nbsp; The&nbsp;\u201cGrito&nbsp;de&nbsp;Independencia,\u201d&nbsp;or&nbsp;\u201cCry&nbsp;of&nbsp;Independence,\u201d&nbsp;marks&nbsp;the&nbsp;beginning&nbsp;of&nbsp;Mexico\u2019s&nbsp;War&nbsp;of&nbsp;Independence.&nbsp;In&nbsp;the&nbsp;early&nbsp;hours&nbsp;of&nbsp;16&nbsp;September&nbsp;1810,&nbsp;Father&nbsp;Miguel&nbsp;Hidalgo&nbsp;y&nbsp;Costilla&nbsp;summoned&nbsp;the&nbsp;people&nbsp;of&nbsp;the&nbsp;town&nbsp;of&nbsp;Dolores&nbsp;to&nbsp;rise&nbsp;up&nbsp;against&nbsp;colonial&nbsp;rule,&nbsp;launching&nbsp;the&nbsp;movement&nbsp;for&nbsp;independence&nbsp;with&nbsp;his&nbsp;historic&nbsp;call.&nbsp; Every&nbsp;year&nbsp;on&nbsp;the&nbsp;eve&nbsp;of&nbsp;Independence&nbsp;Day,&nbsp;Mexicans&nbsp;around&nbsp;the&nbsp;world&nbsp;come&nbsp;together&nbsp;to&nbsp;commemorate&nbsp;this&nbsp;historic&nbsp;moment&nbsp;and&nbsp;pay&nbsp;tribute&nbsp;to&nbsp;those&nbsp;who&nbsp;devoted&nbsp;their&nbsp;lives&nbsp;to&nbsp;Mexico\u2019s&nbsp;freedom.&nbsp;The&nbsp;\u201cGrito&nbsp;de&nbsp;Independencia\u201d&nbsp;is&nbsp;celebrated&nbsp;throughout&nbsp;Mexico&nbsp;and&nbsp;by&nbsp;Mexican&nbsp;diplomatic&nbsp;and&nbsp;consular&nbsp;missions&nbsp;around&nbsp;the&nbsp;world.&nbsp; This&nbsp;year,&nbsp;the&nbsp;Embassy&nbsp;in&nbsp;Jordan&nbsp;marked&nbsp;Mexico\u2019s&nbsp;Independence&nbsp;with&nbsp;a&nbsp;Mexican&nbsp;Music&nbsp;Gala&nbsp;featuring&nbsp;renowned&nbsp;Mexican&nbsp;mezzo-soprano&nbsp;Mar\u00eda&nbsp;Luisa&nbsp;Tamez,&nbsp;accompanied&nbsp;by&nbsp;acclaimed&nbsp;concert&nbsp;pianist&nbsp;Armando&nbsp;Merino.&nbsp; Mar\u00eda&nbsp;Luisa&nbsp;Tamez&nbsp;\u2014&nbsp;Mezzo-Soprano&nbsp; Born&nbsp;in&nbsp;Mexico&nbsp;City&nbsp;into&nbsp;a&nbsp;family&nbsp;of&nbsp;professional&nbsp;singers,&nbsp;Mar\u00eda&nbsp;Luisa&nbsp;Tamez&nbsp;is&nbsp;one&nbsp;of&nbsp;Mexico\u2019s&nbsp;most&nbsp;distinguished&nbsp;opera&nbsp;singers,&nbsp;with&nbsp;a&nbsp;career&nbsp;spanning&nbsp;more&nbsp;than&nbsp;45&nbsp;years.&nbsp;She&nbsp;has&nbsp;performed&nbsp;on&nbsp;major&nbsp;stages&nbsp;and&nbsp;concert&nbsp;halls&nbsp;across&nbsp;Europe,&nbsp;the&nbsp;Americas,&nbsp;and&nbsp;Asia,&nbsp;working&nbsp;with&nbsp;renowned&nbsp;international&nbsp;orchestras.&nbsp;After&nbsp;three&nbsp;decades&nbsp;as&nbsp;a&nbsp;lyric-spinto&nbsp;and&nbsp;dramatic&nbsp;soprano,&nbsp;she&nbsp;made&nbsp;a&nbsp;remarkable&nbsp;transition&nbsp;to&nbsp;mezzo-soprano,&nbsp;with&nbsp;Carmen&nbsp;becoming&nbsp;one&nbsp;of&nbsp;the&nbsp;defining&nbsp;roles&nbsp;of&nbsp;her&nbsp;career\u2014a&nbsp;role&nbsp;she&nbsp;has&nbsp;performed&nbsp;more&nbsp;than&nbsp;100&nbsp;times.&nbsp;In&nbsp;2025,&nbsp;she&nbsp;was&nbsp;awarded&nbsp;the&nbsp;Medalla&nbsp;Bellas&nbsp;Artes&nbsp;in&nbsp;Music,&nbsp;Mexico\u2019s&nbsp;most&nbsp;important&nbsp;cultural&nbsp;distinction,&nbsp;in&nbsp;recognition&nbsp;of&nbsp;her&nbsp;outstanding&nbsp;artistic&nbsp;career&nbsp;and&nbsp;contribution&nbsp;to&nbsp;Mexican&nbsp;opera.&nbsp; Armando&nbsp;Merino&nbsp;\u2014&nbsp;Concert&nbsp;Pianist&nbsp; Born&nbsp;in&nbsp;Mexico&nbsp;City,&nbsp;Armando&nbsp;Merino&nbsp;is&nbsp;one&nbsp;of&nbsp;Mexico\u2019s&nbsp;most&nbsp;respected&nbsp;and&nbsp;active&nbsp;concert&nbsp;pianists.&nbsp;Throughout&nbsp;his&nbsp;distinguished&nbsp;career,&nbsp;he&nbsp;has&nbsp;performed&nbsp;as&nbsp;a&nbsp;soloist,&nbsp;with&nbsp;orchestras,&nbsp;alongside&nbsp;renowned&nbsp;singers,&nbsp;and&nbsp;as&nbsp;a&nbsp;member&nbsp;of&nbsp;chamber&nbsp;ensembles&nbsp;in&nbsp;Mexico,&nbsp;the&nbsp;United&nbsp;States,&nbsp;and&nbsp;France.&nbsp;He&nbsp;holds&nbsp;degrees&nbsp;from&nbsp;UNAM&nbsp;and&nbsp;the&nbsp;Manhattan&nbsp;School&nbsp;of&nbsp;Music&nbsp;and&nbsp;is&nbsp;currently&nbsp;a&nbsp;Full&nbsp;Professor&nbsp;at&nbsp;UNAM\u2019s&nbsp;Faculty&nbsp;of&nbsp;Music&nbsp;and&nbsp;a&nbsp;member&nbsp;of&nbsp;the&nbsp;prestigious&nbsp;Concert&nbsp;Artists&nbsp;Group&nbsp;of&nbsp;INBAL.&nbsp;His&nbsp;commitment&nbsp;to&nbsp;Mexican&nbsp;music&nbsp;is&nbsp;also&nbsp;reflected&nbsp;in&nbsp;his&nbsp;acclaimed&nbsp;discography,&nbsp;which&nbsp;includes&nbsp;world-premiere&nbsp;recordings&nbsp;of&nbsp;works&nbsp;by&nbsp;some&nbsp;of&nbsp;Mexico\u2019s&nbsp;most&nbsp;important&nbsp;composers.&nbsp; The&nbsp;artists\u2019&nbsp;participation&nbsp;brought&nbsp;a&nbsp;distinguished&nbsp;musical&nbsp;dimension&nbsp;to&nbsp;the&nbsp;celebration,&nbsp;offering&nbsp;audiences&nbsp;in&nbsp;Jordan&nbsp;an&nbsp;opportunity&nbsp;to&nbsp;experience&nbsp;the&nbsp;richness&nbsp;of&nbsp;Mexico\u2019s&nbsp;musical&nbsp;heritage&nbsp;through&nbsp;a&nbsp;program&nbsp;that&nbsp;brought&nbsp;together&nbsp;works&nbsp;from&nbsp;its&nbsp;popular&nbsp;and&nbsp;classical&nbsp;traditions.&nbsp; The&nbsp;Embassy\u2019s&nbsp;commemoration&nbsp;reflects&nbsp;its&nbsp;commitment&nbsp;to&nbsp;strengthening&nbsp;the&nbsp;longstanding&nbsp;bonds&nbsp;of&nbsp;friendship&nbsp;and&nbsp;understanding&nbsp;between&nbsp;Mexico&nbsp;and&nbsp;Jordan,&nbsp;while&nbsp;fostering&nbsp;cultural&nbsp;exchange&nbsp;and&nbsp;promoting&nbsp;greater&nbsp;appreciation&nbsp;of&nbsp;Mexico\u2019s&nbsp;history,&nbsp;heritage,&nbsp;arts,&nbsp;and&nbsp;cultural&nbsp;identity.&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":12,"featured_media":15446,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[39,28],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-15445","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-arab-and-international","category-jordan-news"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v28.2 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Embassy of 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The&nbsp;Embassy&nbsp;of&nbsp;Mexico&nbsp;in&nbsp;Jordan&nbsp;hosted&nbsp;its&nbsp;official&nbsp;commemoration&nbsp;of&nbsp;the&nbsp;216th&nbsp;anniversary&nbsp;of&nbsp;Mexico\u2019s&nbsp;Independence&nbsp;at&nbsp;the&nbsp;historic&nbsp;Odeon&nbsp;Theatre&nbsp;in&nbsp;Amman,&nbsp;with&nbsp;a&nbsp;Mexican&nbsp;Music&nbsp;Gala&nbsp;featuring&nbsp;Mar\u00eda&nbsp;Luisa&nbsp;Tamez,&nbsp;mezzo-soprano,&nbsp;and&nbsp;Armando&nbsp;Merino,&nbsp;concert&nbsp;pianist,&nbsp;two&nbsp;of&nbsp;Mexico\u2019s&nbsp;most&nbsp;distinguished&nbsp;artists&nbsp;of&nbsp;the&nbsp;National&nbsp;Institute&nbsp;of&nbsp;Fine&nbsp;Arts&nbsp;and&nbsp;Literature.&nbsp; The&nbsp;reception&nbsp;was&nbsp;attended&nbsp;by&nbsp;members&nbsp;of&nbsp;the&nbsp;Royal&nbsp;Family,&nbsp;including&nbsp;Her&nbsp;Royal&nbsp;Highness&nbsp;Princess&nbsp;Basma&nbsp;bint&nbsp;Talal&nbsp;and&nbsp;Princess&nbsp;Wijdan&nbsp;Al-Hashimi,&nbsp;as&nbsp;well&nbsp;as&nbsp;H.E.&nbsp;Dr.&nbsp;Nancy&nbsp;Namrouqa,&nbsp;Minister&nbsp;of&nbsp;State&nbsp;for&nbsp;Foreign&nbsp;Affairs,&nbsp;representing&nbsp;the&nbsp;Jordanian&nbsp;Government.&nbsp;Senior&nbsp;government&nbsp;officials,&nbsp;members&nbsp;of&nbsp;the&nbsp;diplomatic&nbsp;corps&nbsp;accredited&nbsp;to&nbsp;the&nbsp;Kingdom,&nbsp;representatives&nbsp;of&nbsp;the&nbsp;business&nbsp;community,&nbsp;university&nbsp;professors,&nbsp;media&nbsp;professionals,&nbsp;members&nbsp;of&nbsp;the&nbsp;Mexican&nbsp;community,&nbsp;and&nbsp;distinguished&nbsp;friends&nbsp;of&nbsp;Mexico&nbsp;in&nbsp;Jordan&nbsp;also&nbsp;attended&nbsp;the&nbsp;event.&nbsp; The&nbsp;\u201cGrito&nbsp;de&nbsp;Independencia\u201d&nbsp;ceremony&nbsp;was&nbsp;presided&nbsp;over&nbsp;by&nbsp;Mr.&nbsp;Jacob&nbsp;Prado,&nbsp;Ambassador&nbsp;of&nbsp;Mexico&nbsp;to&nbsp;Jordan.&nbsp;The&nbsp;Mexican&nbsp;flag&nbsp;was&nbsp;presented&nbsp;to&nbsp;the&nbsp;Ambassador&nbsp;by&nbsp;children&nbsp;from&nbsp;the&nbsp;Mexican&nbsp;community&nbsp;in&nbsp;Amman.&nbsp; The&nbsp;\u201cGrito&nbsp;de&nbsp;Independencia,\u201d&nbsp;or&nbsp;\u201cCry&nbsp;of&nbsp;Independence,\u201d&nbsp;marks&nbsp;the&nbsp;beginning&nbsp;of&nbsp;Mexico\u2019s&nbsp;War&nbsp;of&nbsp;Independence.&nbsp;In&nbsp;the&nbsp;early&nbsp;hours&nbsp;of&nbsp;16&nbsp;September&nbsp;1810,&nbsp;Father&nbsp;Miguel&nbsp;Hidalgo&nbsp;y&nbsp;Costilla&nbsp;summoned&nbsp;the&nbsp;people&nbsp;of&nbsp;the&nbsp;town&nbsp;of&nbsp;Dolores&nbsp;to&nbsp;rise&nbsp;up&nbsp;against&nbsp;colonial&nbsp;rule,&nbsp;launching&nbsp;the&nbsp;movement&nbsp;for&nbsp;independence&nbsp;with&nbsp;his&nbsp;historic&nbsp;call.&nbsp; Every&nbsp;year&nbsp;on&nbsp;the&nbsp;eve&nbsp;of&nbsp;Independence&nbsp;Day,&nbsp;Mexicans&nbsp;around&nbsp;the&nbsp;world&nbsp;come&nbsp;together&nbsp;to&nbsp;commemorate&nbsp;this&nbsp;historic&nbsp;moment&nbsp;and&nbsp;pay&nbsp;tribute&nbsp;to&nbsp;those&nbsp;who&nbsp;devoted&nbsp;their&nbsp;lives&nbsp;to&nbsp;Mexico\u2019s&nbsp;freedom.&nbsp;The&nbsp;\u201cGrito&nbsp;de&nbsp;Independencia\u201d&nbsp;is&nbsp;celebrated&nbsp;throughout&nbsp;Mexico&nbsp;and&nbsp;by&nbsp;Mexican&nbsp;diplomatic&nbsp;and&nbsp;consular&nbsp;missions&nbsp;around&nbsp;the&nbsp;world.&nbsp; This&nbsp;year,&nbsp;the&nbsp;Embassy&nbsp;in&nbsp;Jordan&nbsp;marked&nbsp;Mexico\u2019s&nbsp;Independence&nbsp;with&nbsp;a&nbsp;Mexican&nbsp;Music&nbsp;Gala&nbsp;featuring&nbsp;renowned&nbsp;Mexican&nbsp;mezzo-soprano&nbsp;Mar\u00eda&nbsp;Luisa&nbsp;Tamez,&nbsp;accompanied&nbsp;by&nbsp;acclaimed&nbsp;concert&nbsp;pianist&nbsp;Armando&nbsp;Merino.&nbsp; Mar\u00eda&nbsp;Luisa&nbsp;Tamez&nbsp;\u2014&nbsp;Mezzo-Soprano&nbsp; Born&nbsp;in&nbsp;Mexico&nbsp;City&nbsp;into&nbsp;a&nbsp;family&nbsp;of&nbsp;professional&nbsp;singers,&nbsp;Mar\u00eda&nbsp;Luisa&nbsp;Tamez&nbsp;is&nbsp;one&nbsp;of&nbsp;Mexico\u2019s&nbsp;most&nbsp;distinguished&nbsp;opera&nbsp;singers,&nbsp;with&nbsp;a&nbsp;career&nbsp;spanning&nbsp;more&nbsp;than&nbsp;45&nbsp;years.&nbsp;She&nbsp;has&nbsp;performed&nbsp;on&nbsp;major&nbsp;stages&nbsp;and&nbsp;concert&nbsp;halls&nbsp;across&nbsp;Europe,&nbsp;the&nbsp;Americas,&nbsp;and&nbsp;Asia,&nbsp;working&nbsp;with&nbsp;renowned&nbsp;international&nbsp;orchestras.&nbsp;After&nbsp;three&nbsp;decades&nbsp;as&nbsp;a&nbsp;lyric-spinto&nbsp;and&nbsp;dramatic&nbsp;soprano,&nbsp;she&nbsp;made&nbsp;a&nbsp;remarkable&nbsp;transition&nbsp;to&nbsp;mezzo-soprano,&nbsp;with&nbsp;Carmen&nbsp;becoming&nbsp;one&nbsp;of&nbsp;the&nbsp;defining&nbsp;roles&nbsp;of&nbsp;her&nbsp;career\u2014a&nbsp;role&nbsp;she&nbsp;has&nbsp;performed&nbsp;more&nbsp;than&nbsp;100&nbsp;times.&nbsp;In&nbsp;2025,&nbsp;she&nbsp;was&nbsp;awarded&nbsp;the&nbsp;Medalla&nbsp;Bellas&nbsp;Artes&nbsp;in&nbsp;Music,&nbsp;Mexico\u2019s&nbsp;most&nbsp;important&nbsp;cultural&nbsp;distinction,&nbsp;in&nbsp;recognition&nbsp;of&nbsp;her&nbsp;outstanding&nbsp;artistic&nbsp;career&nbsp;and&nbsp;contribution&nbsp;to&nbsp;Mexican&nbsp;opera.&nbsp; Armando&nbsp;Merino&nbsp;\u2014&nbsp;Concert&nbsp;Pianist&nbsp; Born&nbsp;in&nbsp;Mexico&nbsp;City,&nbsp;Armando&nbsp;Merino&nbsp;is&nbsp;one&nbsp;of&nbsp;Mexico\u2019s&nbsp;most&nbsp;respected&nbsp;and&nbsp;active&nbsp;concert&nbsp;pianists.&nbsp;Throughout&nbsp;his&nbsp;distinguished&nbsp;career,&nbsp;he&nbsp;has&nbsp;performed&nbsp;as&nbsp;a&nbsp;soloist,&nbsp;with&nbsp;orchestras,&nbsp;alongside&nbsp;renowned&nbsp;singers,&nbsp;and&nbsp;as&nbsp;a&nbsp;member&nbsp;of&nbsp;chamber&nbsp;ensembles&nbsp;in&nbsp;Mexico,&nbsp;the&nbsp;United&nbsp;States,&nbsp;and&nbsp;France.&nbsp;He&nbsp;holds&nbsp;degrees&nbsp;from&nbsp;UNAM&nbsp;and&nbsp;the&nbsp;Manhattan&nbsp;School&nbsp;of&nbsp;Music&nbsp;and&nbsp;is&nbsp;currently&nbsp;a&nbsp;Full&nbsp;Professor&nbsp;at&nbsp;UNAM\u2019s&nbsp;Faculty&nbsp;of&nbsp;Music&nbsp;and&nbsp;a&nbsp;member&nbsp;of&nbsp;the&nbsp;prestigious&nbsp;Concert&nbsp;Artists&nbsp;Group&nbsp;of&nbsp;INBAL.&nbsp;His&nbsp;commitment&nbsp;to&nbsp;Mexican&nbsp;music&nbsp;is&nbsp;also&nbsp;reflected&nbsp;in&nbsp;his&nbsp;acclaimed&nbsp;discography,&nbsp;which&nbsp;includes&nbsp;world-premiere&nbsp;recordings&nbsp;of&nbsp;works&nbsp;by&nbsp;some&nbsp;of&nbsp;Mexico\u2019s&nbsp;most&nbsp;important&nbsp;composers.&nbsp; 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The&nbsp;Embassy&nbsp;of&nbsp;Mexico&nbsp;in&nbsp;Jordan&nbsp;hosted&nbsp;its&nbsp;official&nbsp;commemoration&nbsp;of&nbsp;the&nbsp;216th&nbsp;anniversary&nbsp;of&nbsp;Mexico\u2019s&nbsp;Independence&nbsp;at&nbsp;the&nbsp;historic&nbsp;Odeon&nbsp;Theatre&nbsp;in&nbsp;Amman,&nbsp;with&nbsp;a&nbsp;Mexican&nbsp;Music&nbsp;Gala&nbsp;featuring&nbsp;Mar\u00eda&nbsp;Luisa&nbsp;Tamez,&nbsp;mezzo-soprano,&nbsp;and&nbsp;Armando&nbsp;Merino,&nbsp;concert&nbsp;pianist,&nbsp;two&nbsp;of&nbsp;Mexico\u2019s&nbsp;most&nbsp;distinguished&nbsp;artists&nbsp;of&nbsp;the&nbsp;National&nbsp;Institute&nbsp;of&nbsp;Fine&nbsp;Arts&nbsp;and&nbsp;Literature.&nbsp; The&nbsp;reception&nbsp;was&nbsp;attended&nbsp;by&nbsp;members&nbsp;of&nbsp;the&nbsp;Royal&nbsp;Family,&nbsp;including&nbsp;Her&nbsp;Royal&nbsp;Highness&nbsp;Princess&nbsp;Basma&nbsp;bint&nbsp;Talal&nbsp;and&nbsp;Princess&nbsp;Wijdan&nbsp;Al-Hashimi,&nbsp;as&nbsp;well&nbsp;as&nbsp;H.E.&nbsp;Dr.&nbsp;Nancy&nbsp;Namrouqa,&nbsp;Minister&nbsp;of&nbsp;State&nbsp;for&nbsp;Foreign&nbsp;Affairs,&nbsp;representing&nbsp;the&nbsp;Jordanian&nbsp;Government.&nbsp;Senior&nbsp;government&nbsp;officials,&nbsp;members&nbsp;of&nbsp;the&nbsp;diplomatic&nbsp;corps&nbsp;accredited&nbsp;to&nbsp;the&nbsp;Kingdom,&nbsp;representatives&nbsp;of&nbsp;the&nbsp;business&nbsp;community,&nbsp;university&nbsp;professors,&nbsp;media&nbsp;professionals,&nbsp;members&nbsp;of&nbsp;the&nbsp;Mexican&nbsp;community,&nbsp;and&nbsp;distinguished&nbsp;friends&nbsp;of&nbsp;Mexico&nbsp;in&nbsp;Jordan&nbsp;also&nbsp;attended&nbsp;the&nbsp;event.&nbsp; The&nbsp;\u201cGrito&nbsp;de&nbsp;Independencia\u201d&nbsp;ceremony&nbsp;was&nbsp;presided&nbsp;over&nbsp;by&nbsp;Mr.&nbsp;Jacob&nbsp;Prado,&nbsp;Ambassador&nbsp;of&nbsp;Mexico&nbsp;to&nbsp;Jordan.&nbsp;The&nbsp;Mexican&nbsp;flag&nbsp;was&nbsp;presented&nbsp;to&nbsp;the&nbsp;Ambassador&nbsp;by&nbsp;children&nbsp;from&nbsp;the&nbsp;Mexican&nbsp;community&nbsp;in&nbsp;Amman.&nbsp; The&nbsp;\u201cGrito&nbsp;de&nbsp;Independencia,\u201d&nbsp;or&nbsp;\u201cCry&nbsp;of&nbsp;Independence,\u201d&nbsp;marks&nbsp;the&nbsp;beginning&nbsp;of&nbsp;Mexico\u2019s&nbsp;War&nbsp;of&nbsp;Independence.&nbsp;In&nbsp;the&nbsp;early&nbsp;hours&nbsp;of&nbsp;16&nbsp;September&nbsp;1810,&nbsp;Father&nbsp;Miguel&nbsp;Hidalgo&nbsp;y&nbsp;Costilla&nbsp;summoned&nbsp;the&nbsp;people&nbsp;of&nbsp;the&nbsp;town&nbsp;of&nbsp;Dolores&nbsp;to&nbsp;rise&nbsp;up&nbsp;against&nbsp;colonial&nbsp;rule,&nbsp;launching&nbsp;the&nbsp;movement&nbsp;for&nbsp;independence&nbsp;with&nbsp;his&nbsp;historic&nbsp;call.&nbsp; Every&nbsp;year&nbsp;on&nbsp;the&nbsp;eve&nbsp;of&nbsp;Independence&nbsp;Day,&nbsp;Mexicans&nbsp;around&nbsp;the&nbsp;world&nbsp;come&nbsp;together&nbsp;to&nbsp;commemorate&nbsp;this&nbsp;historic&nbsp;moment&nbsp;and&nbsp;pay&nbsp;tribute&nbsp;to&nbsp;those&nbsp;who&nbsp;devoted&nbsp;their&nbsp;lives&nbsp;to&nbsp;Mexico\u2019s&nbsp;freedom.&nbsp;The&nbsp;\u201cGrito&nbsp;de&nbsp;Independencia\u201d&nbsp;is&nbsp;celebrated&nbsp;throughout&nbsp;Mexico&nbsp;and&nbsp;by&nbsp;Mexican&nbsp;diplomatic&nbsp;and&nbsp;consular&nbsp;missions&nbsp;around&nbsp;the&nbsp;world.&nbsp; This&nbsp;year,&nbsp;the&nbsp;Embassy&nbsp;in&nbsp;Jordan&nbsp;marked&nbsp;Mexico\u2019s&nbsp;Independence&nbsp;with&nbsp;a&nbsp;Mexican&nbsp;Music&nbsp;Gala&nbsp;featuring&nbsp;renowned&nbsp;Mexican&nbsp;mezzo-soprano&nbsp;Mar\u00eda&nbsp;Luisa&nbsp;Tamez,&nbsp;accompanied&nbsp;by&nbsp;acclaimed&nbsp;concert&nbsp;pianist&nbsp;Armando&nbsp;Merino.&nbsp; Mar\u00eda&nbsp;Luisa&nbsp;Tamez&nbsp;\u2014&nbsp;Mezzo-Soprano&nbsp; Born&nbsp;in&nbsp;Mexico&nbsp;City&nbsp;into&nbsp;a&nbsp;family&nbsp;of&nbsp;professional&nbsp;singers,&nbsp;Mar\u00eda&nbsp;Luisa&nbsp;Tamez&nbsp;is&nbsp;one&nbsp;of&nbsp;Mexico\u2019s&nbsp;most&nbsp;distinguished&nbsp;opera&nbsp;singers,&nbsp;with&nbsp;a&nbsp;career&nbsp;spanning&nbsp;more&nbsp;than&nbsp;45&nbsp;years.&nbsp;She&nbsp;has&nbsp;performed&nbsp;on&nbsp;major&nbsp;stages&nbsp;and&nbsp;concert&nbsp;halls&nbsp;across&nbsp;Europe,&nbsp;the&nbsp;Americas,&nbsp;and&nbsp;Asia,&nbsp;working&nbsp;with&nbsp;renowned&nbsp;international&nbsp;orchestras.&nbsp;After&nbsp;three&nbsp;decades&nbsp;as&nbsp;a&nbsp;lyric-spinto&nbsp;and&nbsp;dramatic&nbsp;soprano,&nbsp;she&nbsp;made&nbsp;a&nbsp;remarkable&nbsp;transition&nbsp;to&nbsp;mezzo-soprano,&nbsp;with&nbsp;Carmen&nbsp;becoming&nbsp;one&nbsp;of&nbsp;the&nbsp;defining&nbsp;roles&nbsp;of&nbsp;her&nbsp;career\u2014a&nbsp;role&nbsp;she&nbsp;has&nbsp;performed&nbsp;more&nbsp;than&nbsp;100&nbsp;times.&nbsp;In&nbsp;2025,&nbsp;she&nbsp;was&nbsp;awarded&nbsp;the&nbsp;Medalla&nbsp;Bellas&nbsp;Artes&nbsp;in&nbsp;Music,&nbsp;Mexico\u2019s&nbsp;most&nbsp;important&nbsp;cultural&nbsp;distinction,&nbsp;in&nbsp;recognition&nbsp;of&nbsp;her&nbsp;outstanding&nbsp;artistic&nbsp;career&nbsp;and&nbsp;contribution&nbsp;to&nbsp;Mexican&nbsp;opera.&nbsp; Armando&nbsp;Merino&nbsp;\u2014&nbsp;Concert&nbsp;Pianist&nbsp; Born&nbsp;in&nbsp;Mexico&nbsp;City,&nbsp;Armando&nbsp;Merino&nbsp;is&nbsp;one&nbsp;of&nbsp;Mexico\u2019s&nbsp;most&nbsp;respected&nbsp;and&nbsp;active&nbsp;concert&nbsp;pianists.&nbsp;Throughout&nbsp;his&nbsp;distinguished&nbsp;career,&nbsp;he&nbsp;has&nbsp;performed&nbsp;as&nbsp;a&nbsp;soloist,&nbsp;with&nbsp;orchestras,&nbsp;alongside&nbsp;renowned&nbsp;singers,&nbsp;and&nbsp;as&nbsp;a&nbsp;member&nbsp;of&nbsp;chamber&nbsp;ensembles&nbsp;in&nbsp;Mexico,&nbsp;the&nbsp;United&nbsp;States,&nbsp;and&nbsp;France.&nbsp;He&nbsp;holds&nbsp;degrees&nbsp;from&nbsp;UNAM&nbsp;and&nbsp;the&nbsp;Manhattan&nbsp;School&nbsp;of&nbsp;Music&nbsp;and&nbsp;is&nbsp;currently&nbsp;a&nbsp;Full&nbsp;Professor&nbsp;at&nbsp;UNAM\u2019s&nbsp;Faculty&nbsp;of&nbsp;Music&nbsp;and&nbsp;a&nbsp;member&nbsp;of&nbsp;the&nbsp;prestigious&nbsp;Concert&nbsp;Artists&nbsp;Group&nbsp;of&nbsp;INBAL.&nbsp;His&nbsp;commitment&nbsp;to&nbsp;Mexican&nbsp;music&nbsp;is&nbsp;also&nbsp;reflected&nbsp;in&nbsp;his&nbsp;acclaimed&nbsp;discography,&nbsp;which&nbsp;includes&nbsp;world-premiere&nbsp;recordings&nbsp;of&nbsp;works&nbsp;by&nbsp;some&nbsp;of&nbsp;Mexico\u2019s&nbsp;most&nbsp;important&nbsp;composers.&nbsp; 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