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VIEW THE PHOTO GALLERY OF THE MANY EVENTS HELD DURING JALISCO WEEK IN MANITOBA

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FOR MORE INFORMATION about Jalisco or other upcoming events related to Mexico contact Alberto Velasco, International Business Development Mexico, Tel: (204) 945-2917 / Fax: (204) 957-1793

The Province of Manitoba was pleased to host a Mexican Delegation from the state of Jalisco led by their Secretary of Economic Development, the Honourable Mr. José Ramon Robledo Gómez. The Delegation, comprised of 23 people, was representative of the information technologies and the food and beverage (tequila) industry sectors.

Hosted by Manitoba Trade and Investment, the Province of Manitoba planned several events with the companies and Mexican government officials. The "Tequila Producers" appeared on Breakfast TV (City TV) and CBC radio to show Manitobans the history and ways to drink the products.

Enjoy A Taste of Mexico ...

Representatives from the state of Jalisco, Mexico's world-famous home of tequila visited the Grant Park Liquor Mart Tuesday, June 6. The public was invited to meet them and learn the history of this legendary liquor as well as many new and exciting ways to enjoy it.

A renown chef from Guadalajara demonstrated some Mexican gourmet recipes on Breakfast TV, along with a vanilla extract company, also part of the delegation. A Mexican Culinary Clinic was offered to the Culinary students at Red River Community College.

Products from Jalisco were on display at the Travel Manitoba facility at The Forks and the Winnipeg Chamber of Commerce on Portage Avenue showcasing the variety of products that Jalisco exports throughout the world.

Jalisco Week in Manitoba was originally started in a counterpart of Manitoba Week in Jalisco — itself an outcome of the Manitoba-Jalisco Economic Co-operation Agreements, signed in 1996 and updated in 1998.

PHOTO GALLERY (click to enlarge any image)
Appearance on Breakfast TV - City TV. The Secretary José Ramón Robledo had the opportunity to talk about the close ties his state Jalisco has with Manitoba. Tequila on Breakfast TV - City TV. Francisco Soltero, from the Tequila Chamber, talked about the importance of tequila in the economy Jalisco. Jalisco Display: Jalisco displays a small sample of their exportableoffer at The Forks. The display ara isbeing inaugurated by the Secretary José Ramón Robledo and Alfred Durhack from Manitoba Trade. Business presentation to the CALJ. Eight different tequila producers were able to present their products to liquor licensing authorities from all over Canada.
The dinner hosted by Manitoba was an excellent opportunity for Mexican and Manitoban companies to interact. Sierra Noble gave a taste of Métis culture to our Mexican guests at the dinner hosted by Manitoba. Chefs-on-TV. Cooking with tequila and vanilla on Breakfast TV - City TV. A couple of reknown Mexican chefs from Jalisco prepared two recipes incorporating tequila and Mexican Vanilla. They showcased Vanilla Molina, one of the Mexican companies visiting Manitoba. Presentation to a group of MLCC Products Consultants. The group of tequila producers conducted a brief edcuational session about this popular Mexican liquor.
Presentation to a group of MLCC Product Consultants. The Product Consultants will be able to transfer this knowledge to the consumer. Mexican cuisine of Shaw TV. The Mexican chefs presented a couple of recipes using tequila to add some flavour to the final dish. Joanne Kelly (Shaw TV) interviewing one of the tequila producers. Dressed like a Mexican Charro, Mr. Mario Bollain talks about his tequila brand and company.
 Tequila public tasting at the Grant Park Liquor Mart. This was the perfect occasion for Winnipeggers to try more than 10 different brands of tequila.
Secretary José Ramón Robledo visiting the tequila public tasting at Grant Park. Dancing the Jarabe Tapatio. An artistic group from Winnipeg performed Mexican traditional dances at the dinner hosted by the state of Jalisco. Mr. Mario Bollain shows the traditional Charro Rope's dance. The teqila producers were eager to show their culture to their Manitoban guests during the Jalisco dinner.
 Bartenders and Product Consultants demonstration at the Tijuana Yacht Club. The tequila group prepared a few drinks with tequila and encouraged the attendants to use them at work.

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Enjoy a Taste of Mexico/
Savour the Flavour of Tequila at The Grant Park Liquor Mart was held June 6, 2006

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For more information about Jalisco or other upcoming Mexico events, contact:
Alberto Velasco
International Business Development Mexico
Tel: (204) 945-2917
Fax: (204) 957-1793


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