This year's Spanish National Dayreception, held on Tuesday, at Spanish Ambassador Jesus Silva's Norbrook, St Andrew residence, was a colourful and festive affair. Here are some pictorial highlights.

Governor General Sir Patrick Allen is greeted on arrival by the Spanish ambassador's wife, Sara, as Ambassador Silva looks on at the Spanish National Day reception held at the ambassador's residence on Tuesday.

Minister of Foreign Affairs, Dr Ken Baugh (left), toasts Spanish Ambassador, Jesus Silva (right), at the Spanish National Day reception at the ambassador's residence. Looking on are Minister of Justice Senator Dorothy Lightbourne and Dr Ronald Robinson, minister of state in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs .

Michael Anthony Cuffe is fed by wife, Dana, just as on their wedding day! - Photos by Colin Hamilton/freelance photographer