Today we decided to please you with something extraordinary, which means you will find a fascinating article on how to make your holiday unforgettable.
In it we will tell you the secret of a perfect birthday - a Mexican party for adults or children.
Let us note that Mexico is full of fiery dancing, cactus vodka and, of course, sombreros, so take a break from your affairs for a moment and plunge into the abyss of unbridled fun with exciting parties from the “Parties & Picnics” website!
Mexican Party Invitations
Mexican themed party invitations should be bright and fun. Write "Fiesta" on them in large letters, which means "festival" in Spanish. Decorate the cards with flowers, cacti, guitars and sombreros - the images can be drawn by hand or downloaded from the Internet, printed and pasted in a chaotic manner on a sheet of cardboard folded in half.
You can also cut out invitations in the shape of a cactus, guitar or sombrero from colored cardboard, and cover the bottom of the card with sparkles, rhinestones, and confetti. Another idea is to make the invitation in the shape of a chili pepper.
On the back side, in addition to the theme and address, be sure to indicate what the dress code should be so that guests have time to buy or rent suitable costumes.
Entertainment
Start the scenario by immersing your friends in the holiday atmosphere. Place a small table at the entrance with a barricade of glasses full of tequila and topped with a slice of lime. The guest who enters must drink a “cactus” drink and choose one of the sticky peppers (or cardboard on a pin). Write Mexican names on cardboard, male and female, according to the number of guests. The initiation ritual is completed, you can try the treats!
While your guests are enjoying the gastronomic delights, play a few question-and-answer games. Any topics related to Mexico. Of course, the questions should be simple, because you are here for fun, not for educational purposes. You can offer guests answer options that are humorous or deliberately confusing for guests. You can remake Russian proverbs, and let your friends call the original (for a caballero and a sombrero - for Senka, a hat is for a bad tequilero and a poncho - for a bad dancer...).
Mexican Party Costumes
Day of the Dead look
Day of the Dead style clothing and makeup have already become a symbol of Mexico. On this holiday, which is celebrated on November 2, local residents dress up, organize lush carnivals, sing and dance. It is believed that the souls of ancestors visit the world of the living on this day, so Mexicans greet them with joy and hospitality.
To create the look, girls will need a black or red dress of a light cut - it can be decorated with flowers or patterns. A must-have accessory is a wreath with red roses.
Guys will need a national costume - a white shirt and a black vest with gold or silver patterns. The main attribute of the look is a wide-brimmed sombrero hat; you can buy or rent it at a costume store.
Both boys and girls apply characteristic makeup - white paint is applied to the face, and the eyes, nose and lips are outlined in black. Then you just need to finish drawing leaves, flowers and random lines on your temples, cheeks and chin - your cool make-up is ready!
Image of a cheerful Mexican
Another idea is to create a fun Mexican look with straw sombreros and colorful ponchos. This option is faster and easier to implement, and such a suit is suitable for both girls and men.
Music
What's a party without fiery music and dancing until you drop! In order for a party to be remembered, it needs to be filled with musical accompaniment. It’s worth deciding initially what kind of music you want to hear. It can be live music, or just a soundtrack, or you can invite a professional DJ who will entertain with all kinds of mix tracks.
In both options, it is worth allocating a place where the equipment and instruments will be located, where the performers will be located; in the case of live music, much more space will be needed. At the beginning of the party, more traditional music is suitable, and in the process, when the degree of fun begins to rise, you can slightly change the repertoire to a more danceable one. All sorts of Latin-American songs with a fiery rhythm will come in handy.
Room decor
Mexico is a riot of colors, so the more different colors there are in the design, the better. Blue, yellow, orange, red, green shades are suitable. The area can be decorated with bright ponchos, striped fabrics, flags, and satin ribbons.
The main attributes of a Mexican party are sombrero hats and guitars; they can be hung on the walls or placed in the most visible places. Maracas, a national musical instrument reminiscent of rattles, will fit perfectly into the style.
Place wicker vases with lemons and limes throughout the room. The photo zone can be decorated with cacti - the easiest way is to order inflatable or cardboard figures. To make your photos even funnier, buy photo paraphernalia - cardboard mustaches and chili peppers on wooden sticks.
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Sombrero, sombrero and more sombrero! The most recognizable Mexican headdress. You can find a large selection of sombreros and other Mexican accessories in the Mexican Party section. Colorful striped ponchos, false mustaches and beards, maracas, sombreros of the largest diameter will turn you into a real Latin macho. Senoritas can also try on a traditional Mexican headdress, but choose a smaller model. Women's looks can range from jeans with a khaki shirt to a Latin dancer's outfit.
Mexican Party Scenario
Meeting with guests
"Hola, amigo!" - this is the phrase you can use to greet all your guests, because in Spanish it means “Hello, friend!” Perform an initiation ceremony: give everyone who comes a shot of tequila, and then allow a friend to walk around the site and get comfortable. A little later, when all the guests have gathered, gather them in the photo zone for a joint photo - before anyone gets tired after active competitions.
Creative master class
At the beginning of the evening, you can conduct a master class on painting in the style of the famous Mexican artist Frida Kahlo. In 1-1.5 hours, guests, under the guidance of a master, will draw a small picture and also learn interesting facts from the life of a famous woman.
You can order a lesson in a trusted art studio or from a familiar artist.
Make sure in advance that the site has everything necessary for holding a master class - you need access to water, good lighting and space to lay out all the supplies.
Mexican Party Contests
Piñata . The most popular entertainment at Mexican festivals is playing piñata. A piñata is a colorful toy filled with candies and small souvenirs, most often made in the shape of a donkey. It is hung from the ceiling, then the guests are blindfolded one by one, given a stick or bat in their hands and spun. The participant must try to knock down the piñata within a certain time. The one who manages to do this will win!
Dance with a sombrero . While the music is playing, the participants in a circle put sombreros on each other. The music stops abruptly, and the one who was wearing the hat at that moment must carry out a “punishment” of the host’s choice: drink a shot of tequila, eat a chili pepper or a slice of lime.
Bullfight . In Mexico, as in Spain, they love bullfighting. For this competition, 2 people are needed - a “bull” and a “bullfighter”. The “bull” is put on fake horns on his head, and paper with some word on the theme of the party is glued to his back: “tequila”, “sombrero”, “piñata”. The task of the “bullfighter” is to read this word, the task of the “bull” is to dodge and hide the inscription from the enemy, while fighting is prohibited - at most, lightly hold the other participant. The “toreador” will win if he reads the word, and the “bull” will win if he lasts longer than 2 minutes.
Nacho lovers . The players are divided into 2 teams, they stand in 2 lines, and a plate of nacho chips is placed in front of each group. Participants take turns running up to the plate, each has 30 seconds, during which time he must eat as many chips as possible, while no one is allowed to use their hands! The winner is the team whose dish has fewer nachos on its plate at the end of the game.
Musicians . In this competition, guests will be able to show their talent - volunteers need to prepare a performance in the Mexican style, using a guitar, maracas, their own voice and charisma. The ability to sing and dance is not so important - the winner will be the one who produces the funniest and most original number.
You can end the evening with a noisy disco and a joint “Lambada” dance - guests cling to each other and perform movements familiar from childhood.
Holiday invitations
Unique Fiesta party invitations will communicate the theme and tone of the upcoming celebration to guests. If you have time to make your own invitations, here are some tips to match the Fiesta theme:
- Cut out a sombrero shape from gold cardstock and decorate the border with red glitter glue. Write your party details in the middle section.
- Attach strips of paper to the invitation to resemble a piñata.
- If you are not a creative person, you can order invitations from a printing company or from us.
Mexican party menu
Mexican cuisine is a vibrant combination of spicy, sweet, sour and salty at the same time.
Appetizers and salads . Make a Mexican salad by combining canned red beans and corn, bell peppers and feta cheese. Season with yoghurt and olive oil, sprinkle with lime and serve.
No Mexican party would be complete without nachos - triangular corn chips that can easily be bought in the store. Arrange them in beautiful vases and place different sauces next to them.
Hot dishes . Dishes for a Mexican party are prepared on the basis of tortillas - round corn or wheat tortillas, without which it is difficult to imagine the local cuisine.
Quesadillas are very popular - chicken or beef with vegetables are placed on toasted tortillas, generously seasoned with spices and cut into triangles.
If you take smaller tortillas and fry them more tightly, then fold them in half, you get tacos , another popular Mexican dish. You can also add any filling inside - meat, salad, vegetables, spices.
To make a burrito , wrap the grilled meat, rice and vegetables in a tortilla and cook on both sides for a few minutes on the grill or skillet.
Don't forget to put traditional vegetable sauces on the table - salsa and guacomole! Mexicans dip nachos in them and top tacos and quesadillas.
Dessert . Churros are popular in Mexico - sweet sticks of dough with sugar and cinnamon; they can be found in Moscow confectionery shops. You can also prepare the national cake “Three Milks” - from cream, baked and condensed milk. An unusual dessert will be a spicy Mexican brownie with cayenne pepper.
You can put exotic fruits on the table: mango, pitahaya, carambola.
Beverages . A Mexican party would not be complete without tequila, which is drunk in one gulp, with a bite of lime and salt.
Also based on it, the Margarita cocktail is prepared - tequila is mixed with triple sec liqueur and lime juice; girls especially like the drink.
Candy bar in fiesta style
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INTERACTIVE PART
A cigar show (tobaquero) is a unique entertainment for guests - the production and tasting of freshly rolled cigars. In front of the guests present, the torcedor - a professional cigar roller - will demonstrate his skill: turning tobacco leaves into a real cigar!
TEQUILA GIRLS - beautiful seductive girls parading around the hall and offering different types of tequila, in cowboy clothes - a must-have element of the party. Each guest is always pleased to receive a portion of heady tequila from the hands of a hot beauty, isn’t it?
Cocktailero - right before each guest, a virtuoso Cuban bartender will demonstrate the skill of preparing exotic cocktails and reveal the secret of national recipes!
COCKTAIL CARD
- Mojito: a drink made with rum, soda, sugar, lemon juice, ice, and mint. This was the favorite drink of the famous writer Ernest Hemingway.
- Daiquiri: Drinks made with rum, ice (frappeado, or chunks), lemon juice and sugar. — This is a traditional drink in a bar. There are several variations of this cocktail, like Daiquirí Floridita, Hemingway Daiquirí, Banana Daiquirí or Strawberry Daiquirí.
- Cuba Libre (Cubata): a cocktail resulting from a mixture of rum and Coca-Cola. In Spain it was called Cubata, and this is a middle name that it no longer recognizes. The drink is very refreshing, include a few drops of lemon and a few ice cubes.
- Pina Colada: Despite the fact that this drink was not born in Cuba, it is already part of the tradition of the Caribbean islands, because you cannot visit Cuba without drinking the delicious combination of pineapple juice and coconut milk.
- Chairman: This refreshing cocktail should be prepared with a measure of vermut black, white rum, a few drops of Grenadine, small pieces of ice, and finally should be served in a glass with a cherry and orange peel
- Saoko: drinks made from coconut water and sugarcane vodka or rum
- Cuban Ginger: drinks made with non-alcoholic apple liqueur and ginger ale. Recommended Rum Havana Club Anejo 7 years old.
- Havana Mad: A fantastic cocktail made with Havana club rum and rich tropical fruits.
- Krem-Pt: A soft drink made from condensed milk, syrup, egg yolk, vanilla, white rum and vodka.
ENTERTAINMENT PART
The basis of any party is the host and musical accompaniment. Show groups also play an important role, filling the program with relevant thematic performances. But first things first.
LEADING is a vector that sets the direction and tone. His task is to consolidate, unite and immerse the evening's participants in real Latin America. With the help of competitions, games, and quizzes, he unobtrusively introduces guests to the national culture, involving everyone in an exciting journey through the countries of the Caribbean.
MUSICAL ACCOMPANIMENT is an aspect to which special attention should be paid. It is a huge mistake to invite an instrumental national group to the whole evening. We must not forget that we still live in Russia, and our ears are somewhat unfamiliar with folk Cuban or Mexican instruments, so it’s not worth boring the audience for 7-9 hours with archaic compositions. We recommend 2 options: an instrumental Latin American group + Russian vocalists (or just a DJ) or a universal international group with a diverse repertoire from the 70s to the 2000s.
DISCO LATINA ALANSHOW is the only VOCAL-DANCE Latin American group on the Russian stage with an unchanged composition, combining the most fashionable styles of Western pop music and a colorful performance of a dance-interactive program with elements of ACROBAtics! (photo in black and white suits)
THE BRAZILIAN SHOW is a luxurious, unique splendor, a breathtaking spectacle with fantastic performances and sparkling costumes! This is a show that has no equal, featuring participants in the Rio de Janeiro and Sao Paulo carnivals, as well as winners of international dance competitions!
THE CUBAN DRUM SHOW is a fiesta full of the fiery rhythms of Liberty Island, frantic rumba and conga rhythms that embody an exciting, dynamic, live performance!
AFRICAN DRUM SHOW - a carnival drum-ethnic dance show, a bright performance with national costumes and instruments, involving the viewer in the original traditional African rituals with drum rhythms!
CAPOEIRA is a shocking form of martial art combined with acrobatics and dance. Brazilian music, drumming, crazy acrobatic stunts performed by luxuriously built capoeirists bring the viewer into indescribable delight and trigger a storm of thunderous applause!
