Two of the Mexican dancers from the group, Achai, thrill the audience as they perform at the Grand Palladium Resort and Spa. - photos by Denise Reid

On the heels of Mexico's 198th anniversary of independence, the grand Palladium Resort and Spa, in Hanover, hosted guests in superb style at 'an evening with the mariachi and Mexican dancers'.

A delicious Mexican meal served as a pleasant precursor to the treat which followed when patrons entered the theatre to watch the show.

With electrifying performances, accompanied by violins, guitars and trumpets among other instruments, the mariachi wowed the audience. They were complemented by dancers who were equally fabulous, in brilliant and colourful costumes, going through the moves while balancing glasses on their heads.

Similarities

The evening provided an opportunity for those present to appreciate another culture and also to discover the similarities between Jamaican and Mexican cultures. This was highlighted by Mexican Ambassador Leonora Rueda and communications consultant Sonia Rickards, who noted that the dances performed were similar to Jamaica's quadrille.

Enjoying the spectacular evening were Jamaica Tourist Board's (JTB) regional director, Clive Taffe; JTB's regional manager, Rosie Johnson; JTB's Diana Willis; attorney-at-law Lloyd Perkins; chief engineer at the Grand Palladium, Jack Ocampo and his wife, Andrea; Itzel Rueda; and Tourism Product and Development Company's western regional manager, Winston McCain, among others.

Corporate communications consultant Sonia Rickards (left) and Mexican Ambassador Leonora Rueda are all smiles after a fabulous show by the mariachi and mexican dancers.

Mexican Ambassador Leonora Rueda (left) and director of Achai, Regino Lopez Figueroa, sing along as the group performs a popular Mexican favourite.

Attorney-at-law Lloyd Perkins (left) and financial manager at the Grand Palladium Resort and Spa, Sergio Zertuche, are deep in conversation