Event Led by Mexico City Mayor Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo
The Mexican government, through the Secretariat of Public Education (SEP), Mexico Post, and the National Lottery, commemorates teachers across the country by issuing a commemorative postage stamp and unveiling the ticket for the Zodiac Lottery No. 1703, set to take place on May 18.
Key Participants and Their Roles
- Mario Delgado Carrillo: Secretary of Public Education, expressed gratitude to Violeta Abreu González (Director General of Mexico Post) and Olivia Salomón (Director General of the National Lottery) for honoring teachers, especially those in rural areas.
- Violeta Abreu González: Director General of Mexico Post, presented the commemorative stamp featuring Diego Rivera’s mural “La maestra rural.”
- Olivia Salomón: Director General of the National Lottery, emphasized the importance of recognizing teachers through annual commemorative stamps and lottery tickets.
Event Highlights and Impact
During the event at SEP’s historic headquarters, Delgado Carrillo acknowledged the crucial role teachers have played in shaping Mexico’s history and fostering national transformations, including the ongoing Fourth Transformation led by Mayor Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo.
The commemorative stamp, featuring Diego Rivera’s mural “La maestra rural,” was canceled by the SEP secretary. It includes a QR code directing users to the Vida Saludable strategy, promoted by President Sheinbaum Pardo. This marks the first time Mexico Post has incorporated a QR code on a stamp.
With 200,000 stamps in circulation, Mexico Post supports SEP’s mission to promote healthy eating habits among children and youth across more than 2,200 municipalities and 190 countries through letter-sending campaigns.
Additionally, Mexico Post collaborates with SEP by transporting free textbooks. In Mexico City, over eight million textbook copies have been distributed, along with workshops teaching students about the significance of letter writing and postal services.
Salomón highlighted that annual commemorative stamps and lottery tickets honoring teachers serve as a moving testament to their contributions, symbolizing the profession and recognizing education as an act of freedom.
Lottery Ticket Unveiling and Details
The Zodiac Lottery No. 1703 will take place on May 18 at 20:00 hours. Participants can join for a chance to win the grand prize of seven million pesos in a series. The lottery ticket is available nationwide and online at alegrialoteria.com, with a distributable prize pool of 24 million pesos.
The series costs $400.00, while a single fraction or “cachito” is priced at $20.00. The lottery’s live streaming will be available on the National Lottery’s official YouTube channel, Sorteos Tradicionales.
Key Questions and Answers
- Who organized the event? The Mexican government, through the Secretariat of Public Education (SEP), Mexico Post, and the National Lottery.
- Who were the key participants? Mario Delgado Carrillo (SEP Secretary), Violeta Abreu González (Mexico Post Director General), and Olivia Salomón (National Lottery Director General).
- What was commemorated? Teachers across Mexico, with a focus on those working in rural areas.
- What is the significance of the commemorative stamp? It features Diego Rivera’s mural “La maestra rural” and includes a QR code directing users to the Vida Saludable strategy.
- When is the Zodiac Lottery No. 1703? The lottery will take place on May 18 at 20:00 hours.
- How can one participate in the lottery? Lottery tickets are available nationwide and online at alegrialoteria.com, with a series costing $400.00 and a single fraction or “cachito” priced at $20.00.
