MEXICAN SEASON HITS LONDON FOR OCTOBER

From recreating an authentic Mexican market stall at Borough Market to

?celebrity chef? cookery demonstrations -

Mexican fever is hotting up!

7 October 2009: 2010 is one of Mexico?s most culturally significant years as it celebrates the bicentenary of the Independence of Mexico (1810) and the centenary of the Mexican Revolution (1910).  To mark this, the Mexico Tourism Board has launched ?Mexico Season? - a series of events and exhibitions that will take place throughout the year and across London and the UK. 

Next week?s highlights of the Mexican Season in London include:

Marisqueria at Borough Market, London: Tues 13 and Wed 14 October

Mexican ?celebrity chef? Monica Patiño will be sharing her knowledge of Mexican seafood as the Tourism Board recreates a traditional, rustic market stall at Borough Market.  Come and enjoy free samples of authentic Mexican fish dishes as well as Mexican beer.  FREE:  12.30pm ? 3.30pm

Mexican Season at Fortnum and Mason, Piccadilly: 12-16 October

From 12-16 October Fortnum and Mason will be celebrating Mexican Season. On the 14^th at 11am Mexican ?celebrity chef?, Monica Patiño will be holding a cookery demonstration in St. James? Restaurant on the use of Mexico´s famous savoury chocolate dish ? mole.  FREE: Call 0845 602 5694 to reserve a ticket.

Alongside this Patiño has designed a bespoke menu for the Galley restaurant ? with specials such as mole chicken. Call Fortnum and Mason on 0845 602 5694 to pre-book your table. 

On 15 October at 6.30pm the acclaimed author and award-winning travel journalist Isabella Tree will be hosting a talk based on her book ?Sliced Iguana: Travels In Mexico?  £10 per ticket, including a glass of wine. Pre-bookable:

Reservations can be made by calling 0845 602 5694

Fortnum and Mason will also be featuring and stocking a selection of luxury Mexican produce throughout the week.

Moctezuma: Aztec Ruler ? The British Museum, London : ongoing til 24 Jan 2010       

The British Museum has already commenced its celebration of Mexican Season with its very own unique agenda of events. With its programme now gathering momentum, the timetable encompasses Mexican film, music, lectures and performances. It has been described by The Times as the season?s "biggest show".

To book and for more information visit www.britishmuseum.org or call 0207 323 8000.

Manuel Diaz Cebrian, director Mexico Tourism Board, is thrilled to be a partner in this programme of Mexican Season events:

"Good food is a cornerstone of Mexican life; it?s how we celebrate good times and provides a passport to our vibrant culture."

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To arrange a press photo opportunity for the Marisqueria at Borough Market, please contact Fiona Faulkner at Mango PR.

PRESS CONTACTS:

Fiona Faulkner / Carolina Busina at Mango PR Ltd

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For a full programme of events throughout the Mexican Season please contact the Mexico Tourism Board in the UK

mexicanseason@visitmexico.com / 00800 11 22 66