Monterey County's children: if you love Mexico, this is your chance to show it!

“Éste es mi México” a drawing contest organized by Mexico Foreign Relations Ministry, is seeking entries for its 17th annual installment.

Children ages between 7 and 11, regardless of nationality, are able to participate.

Make your drawing on a 12" by 12" sheet of cardstock using any type of paints.

This year, the theme is "Mexico's Wings." What do you remember about Mexico? Are your memories from your travels or from your parents' experiences? How are its colors and flavors reflected in the country where you live?"

Make your drawing, and write its title, a brief explanation about it and what it means to you on the back of the entry. Include also your name and date.

Send your drawing or bring it to the closest Mexican Consulate. In the Central Coast, the closest consulate is Consulado General de México en San José, 2125 Zanker Rd, San José, CA 95131.

Find and print an entry form here.

Last day to enter is July 15.