The second five-day festival of Chilies took place in Mexico City, to showcase the many varieties of chillies that grow in the country.
Chilies have become a key ingredient in Mexican cooking and are used to make different sauces that accompany and spice up nearly every Mexican dish.
Dozens of exhibitors took part in the festival that was held until June 1.
The festival also featured molcajetes, a stone tool, the traditional Mexican version of mortar and pestle, used for grinding chilies and different types of "salsas" (sauces).
The festival is held to disseminate the different varieties of chili . . .
