In 1929, Seville hosted a world fair to showcase Spanish and Portuguese culture. Guests were able to enjoy performances by their favorite Spanish actors, as well as operas from Portugal. Each city contributed unique delicacies and items that added wonderful flavors to the attendees' experience. Spain and Portugal had been invited to the Universal Exposition of 1925, which was held in Paris. They were unable to attend due to financial problems related to the Great Depression, but vowed then to attend the next exhibition. It took them three years, but they finally fulfilled their promise by inviting guests from all over Latin America and beyond, including: Portugal, Brazil, Mexico and Argentina.