Mexico makes giant sandwich to kick off 'Torta Fair'
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Mexican chefs gathered at the country's annual "torta fair" to make what they say is the world’s biggest “torta”, or sandwich, to challenge the world record on July 31, 2019. /VCG Photo

Mexican chefs gathered at the country's annual "torta fair" to make what they say is the world’s biggest “torta”, or sandwich, to challenge the world record on July 31, 2019. /VCG Photo

It only took three minutes for sandwich makers across the country to prepare a 72-meter-long giant sandwich that featured a variety of fillings from ham, to rib meat, to seafood. /VCG Photo

It only took three minutes for sandwich makers across the country to prepare a 72-meter-long giant sandwich that featured a variety of fillings from ham, to rib meat, to seafood. /VCG Photo

Fair goers had the chance to grab a bite of the creation after the challenge. /VCG Photo

Fair goers had the chance to grab a bite of the creation after the challenge. /VCG Photo

According to the event's organizers, the week-long fair that lasts from July 29 to August 4 is expected to attract more than 300,000 attendees this year. /VCG Photo

According to the event's organizers, the week-long fair that lasts from July 29 to August 4 is expected to attract more than 300,000 attendees this year. /VCG Photo