In celebration of Mexico’s 208^th anniversary of independence and the 56 years of diplomatic relations with South Korea, Millennium Seoul Hilton held The Flavours of Mexico, a gastronomic festival that is part of the Mexican embassy’s cultural project.

The festival was held at Café 395 from 13 to 22 September and features Mexican cuisine from Chef Daniel Gonzalez of Fonda Mayora Restaurant in Mexico City.

The festival featured an array of Mexican food such as Bunuebs Yucatecos, fried dough balls from Yucatán, Pescado A La Talla, a traditional grilled fish dish from the Guerrero coast in Mexico, and Flan di Cotija, a caramel dessert made with Cotija cheese from Mexico.

Millennium Seoul Hilton also hosted the Mexican Ambassador to the Republic of Korea Mr Figueroa Fischer and other dignitaries at a reception on 14 September to commemorate Mexico’s Independence Day.