Mexico's Third Gender

Every November a celebration known as the Vigil of the Authentic Intrepid Searchers of Danger takes place in the city of Juchitán, Oaxaca, in Mexico. In this community of Zapotec indigenous people, it's generally understood that there are men, there are women, and there are muxes (pronounced "mooshez"). Muxes are born men, raised as women, and live as women all their lives. The Vigil-or Vela-is the most important event of the year for the muxes of Juchitán, as one of them is crowned queen during the festival. In this documentary we travel to Juchitán to meet members of the "third gender" of Zapotec culture, and to hang out at the Vigil, which was honestly one of the best parties we've ever been to.
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[@JoStylin]

I lived in Mexico 2003 -2004, it was one of the best times of my life. So much fun and laughter. Everywhere I went they called me Morenitaaaa. Thy talk as if they are singing. I can honestly say I never laughed so much in my life like I did in Mexico.

[@jeicar793]

how sweet! ^_^

[@judithgrimes3632]

sooo good..jajaa nice.. morenita linda..o prieta linda.

[@heribertogomez5191]

Come to Puerto Rico, you'll enjoy more!

[@heribertogomez5191]

the size don't matter is the people, the beaches, the lakes, all PR is a beauty !

[@vivihutson5285]

JoStylin well you are negra not morena. Morena is for tan women. In venezuela we will call you negrita.

[@illbeyourstumbleine]

Yeah, not really accepting because they aren't "allowed" to experience love or be in an open relationship. They are just expected to take care of their parents until they pass then be alone. Seems like they are tolerated because they provide a vital role. That kinda breaks my heart.

[@donpablo4092]

☹️

[@r3drift]

Way better and progressive then in the states. Some kids don't even have the love of parents regardless bc of their sexuality or because of how they gender themselves

[@illbeyourstumbleine]

@@r3drift you're comparing a whole country to one town. We have very progressive towns in the United States as well where most people/parents are very accepting. That's a very unfair comparison. I fully agree with the fact we have a very long way to come here, but you can't compare such a small demographic with such a large diverse one. I have a gay child myself and we live in a red state. I am fully supporting of them in every way. That also means I am happy they have a partner and a home with them. I don't want or expect them to take care of me because I am accepting of them. Our love has no conditions. That is my point I think you missed by trying to compare instead of understanding.

[@alienmexicano1037]

Yea but that’s not just a muxe issue, it happens in most traditional families here in México. Either the youngest or oldest daughter stays to take care of the parents. They aren’t exactly allowed to marry like their siblings. The ‘role’ that a muxe plays is similar to that, that’s why they are far more wanted. Just like the youngest daughter is more taken care of. It’s not ideal or good, but is the way things are, unfortunately, for several families. Mexico has a different cultural definition of acceptance than USA, but it’s up to you how that is seen.

[@illbeyourstumbleine]

@@alienmexicano1037 I am fairly progressive, so of course for me that doesn't seem like a fair way to treat any child, however there are many places and many faiths that have practices (usually toward women) that I don't agree with. Just because I don't agree with them who am I to call someone's culture or faith wrong? I can say I disagree and that's not how I would do it, but it isn't for me to say Muslims or Orthodox Jews are wrong. It's a very hard line to balance to try to be respectful of these things and not feel sorrow for those who are willing participants who want more from life but are stuck in their environment. Sadly I see that in this video and I am sure it's in many of these communities. For me the lack of choice is where the problem and hurt lies. Choice, not expectations. Hope that makes sense.

[@gtorr47]

How sad to see so many hateful comments, live and let live. End of story.

[@raynalovely5178]

I've noticed about every video where people are ethnic, religious or different, there's lots of hate.

[@blucheese4352]

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[@drewpeacock3798]

Wow so many hateful comments but you ignore the fact that people change their gender because they hate their biological gender.

[@raynalovely5178]

It sucks that they can't get partners, without getting disapproval. They seem like nice people.

[@konstakesala2404]

That priest warmed my heart. Just love and acceptance.

[@ppcaca1271]

@Manuel Torres your a monster which is ignorant

[@ranzuki101]

Makes me extremely happy seeing them all happy and excited while preparing. You can see the joy in what they do. That's a beautiful thing. They have beautiful souls. Keep it up, ladies!

[@davydluan5]

+spacejam "There's no girls with dicks, just guys with tits."

[@adamhoward1055]

Panda Xkills grow up.

[@rebeccagutierrez1401]

みちい Believe me there ain't NO joy in a sinful lifestyle. Most of these type of individual despise themselves. It is such a shame.

[@blucheese4352]

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[@monalona29]

Love the acceptance. Please more messages for the celebration of Mexican expression of femininity. There isn't a need for westernization of our concept of beauty. These Mexican women make me proud to be Mexican. They are hard working, and family oriented, and beautiful.

[@bintab8615]

aw they all seem like such sweet people, and not afraid to be themselves.

[@bluedasher74]

It's so nice that that culture sees the Muxes as just people. American culture could learn a thing or two from that.

[@savedbychristsavedbygrace2049]

I agree it sucks they are taking over and anyone who doesn't agree gets called intolerant even when being a Christian calls you to avoid such people unless they repent. Notice how a true Christian only avoids these people doesn't murder them in the name of God.

[@wolfheart2443]

I feel their acceptance is very sad. They're only being accepted just to be a family slave, they don't even have the right to have a spouse.

[@58479ishere]

Did we watch the same doc? Conditional acceptance is not full acceptance

[@drewpeacock3798]

Sorry but us men don’t want to be fooled by another man that looks like a woman because sometimes, they never tell the truth.

[@Holayosoymanzanita]

Im proud to say im Mexican

[@anitcolor]

i think this is wonderful, all of this people are not rich or high educated but they have respect for each other , something that most often doesnt exist in the first world countrys

[@rogerwilliams4742]

Mexico is not a second or third world country though...

[@100newkid]

It's amazing to see that an entire community embraces trans. My mind is blown.

[@blucheese4352]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/qGGclHeGqLZkras

[@odalistoledo4470]

@@blucheese4352 hey, let them be, they are happy with their life, deje de andar molestando y deje a los demás vivir cada quien es feliz con su vida si no le gusta que se siente, 😌✋✋✋

[@pechigoobooi-cheerupfam1164]

Ignorance at its max

[@albuiee]

@@blucheese4352 dont speak for all trans ppl experiences 😐

[@runjennierun07]

@@pechigoobooi-cheerupfam1164 you? yes

[@lindsayenrique]

Latinos know how to party for sure! What I love is that they are more accepting of Muxes then more progressive countries with the transgender identity or even drag queens/kings. Makes me happy to be Mexican!

[@evenbrown4753]

Most western countries accept third genders and transgender except USA which is considered backward when u compare it with Canada and Scandinavia

[@DiegOso69]

Even Brown brazil is the most transphobic

[@lizmedrano286]

What an awesome priest...we need more people like that leading what we call "houses of god" God loves all!

[@lilrazzkkal519]

Stop blashfing the Lord n saying CV lies he only love those who do his will

[@Nerodontgivefuck]

@@lilrazzkkal519 okay and if someone's gay and is a good person and does right by people that means that they should go to heaven

[@savedbychristsavedbygrace2049]

@@Nerodontgivefuck Actually if you read the bible it says the exact opposite.

[@savedbychristsavedbygrace2049]

@@lilrazzkkal519 Amen brother!

[@matthewscott1091]

“Okie dokie”. I guess that’s universal? Haha 😉

[@arciawilliams5136]

Matthew Scott I was thinking the same thing! Supercool 😊

[@Xen-ov3nu]

Actually the saying came from Okies or Oklahomans. Originally it meant someone was giving you the run around or the old Okie Doke. Later it became Okie Dokie

[@perlav-lara7897]

It actually comes from how Mexicans and really everyone across the world adopts English words to feel more American since the USA is idolized

[@nikosblast6147]

@@perlav-lara7897 *It isn’t like that boo, we adapt words just because of their sound or they meaning; not because we “idolize USA”. You can literally search each word and then see where it came from, just like “OK”.*

[@dawnasharelle]

i love how they have to bring.beer.for.everyone lol

[@VictorMendoza-kb9cr]

I had seen your comments on drag race videos and now i see you here, i think i have seen you everywhere already. Greetings!

[@dawnasharelle]

Victor Mendoza lol hi! After i saw everything i started to venture out. I have someone in my circle we share drag or related stuff with each other

[@GhoulKaneki]

Yea.I see you a lot too

[@dawnasharelle]

Victor Mendoza if u like drag related stuff add me to the circle

[@GigiDelaRua]

so many ignorant people making stupid comments, but at the end of the video you actually get to see how beautiful our society would be without all the judgment and religion, everybody just getting along and respecting each other.

[@johnigirly]

@JDelaRua....Agreed!....that's the way God planned it...for all ppl to get along.

[@nikitasidoryuk852]

Giselle De la Rúa ya everybody having 0 morals and going against all laws of nature

[@irwintuquier4562]

Giselle De la Rúa oh wait i took a closer look at ur ugly as profile pic. n you are a ugly man . never will you be a woman. no matter how you mutilate yourself.

[@adamhoward1055]

Giselle De la Rúa exactly, but here even in church they are accepted. That is so refreshing. I don’t get why our society is so harsh. A trans person living their life minding their own business why would anyone else have a problem with that.

[@thewanderer6981]

ayanna thomas it ok to have more genders but if there foceing it on people there's a problem plus there's 2 genders in America

[@Elena-pf4tf]

I'm so happy for them being able to live as themselves. You don't have to understand or agree with their lifestyle, respect them that's all. Thanks vice for allowing me to see a reality of my country I wasn't aware of. Sono bien cursi pero bueno...

[@irwintuquier4562]

Elena you werent aware of it because its not part of mexican culture. lgbt dropped this in there claiming it dates back to precolumbus times. total bullshit

[@piwitron]

Irwin Tuquier sources or not true

[@rockout0909]

Soy mexicana y no tenía idea de que esto existiera. Muy interesante como siempre, Vice. // I am mexican and I had no idea this even existed. Very interesting as always, Vice.

[@irwintuquier4562]

Steff_eg vice lies. they are pushing lgbt agenda dont thank them for leading you astray.

[@taniapitbran6153]

Cada region tiene sus costumbres y cada parte de cada estado mexicano es unico y hermoso!

[@Andrew-ug2cy]

@@irwintuquier4562 you're foolish 😭

[@kriszgoseyun7828]

I love this !!! If only people knew how to act.. -_- We could party like this in America'.. So they're basically people having fun/drinking/partying/parading, in their town... And It don't matter who you are or what you look like... I would love to visit this town one day .during the time being of this event !!! :)

[@davidosirisdegyves6928]

This is society open mind,the people is amazing

[@davidosirisdegyves6928]

Saludos a las intrepidas

[@tothyveigh1074]

gaaaaay

[@CHANGO57NJ]

Mexico tendra problemas..pero viven en 'Democracia..que gusto ver!

[@irwintuquier4562]

Alexis Lopez not part of mexico culture. dont believe the vice lie.

[@egocentric222]

Irwin Tuquier They are definitely part of Mexican culture if you have any knowledge about it!?

[@arelimorales9050]

It's a very beautiful and unique place and culture

[@rog809]

similar to the Polynesian tribes they have a 3rd gender i think it always been like that in native American and indigenous communitys

[@onixpanda13]

Oh i love this! It warmed my heart seeing such beautiful confident ladies just loving and embracing their beauty together full of love and support. Tho i do still get icky feelings about them not being "allowed" to have a partner even after the passing of their parents if everyone was really completely supportive and accepting they would see that just like every othe human being they need love and they deserve that but even with that its still nice to see that they are being accepted, supported, and loved in a lot of other ways. Im sure as time goes on it'll become more and more normal for everyone to have a loving partner.

[@djrenealvarado]

cada quien con su vida y respeto.

[@ivannasuarez.]

A least there's no violence .. And they respect each others .. Should be like that all around the world but sadly isn't .. Just respect if you know what that is guys ..LoL

[@aavalos310]

you know its gonna be a hell of a party when the entrance fee is having to buy a carton of beer per person

[@andothersmallthings2917]

This was such a lovely and positive video! It really gave us an insight on the world of muxes. All of them are so beautiful too.

[@pometaan]

Me encanta que en la iglesia el padre hable tan bien de los homosexuales y la manera en la que se expresa y recalca que dios nos hizo a todos diferentes, que no podemos hacer que alguien sea igual a nosotros. Solo puedo decir GRACIAS MEXICO POR ESTA COMUNIDAD!

[@valeriamariscal4674]

As a Mexican/American transsexual, I'm broud of my Mexico :-) Arriba Mexico y que viva el amor :-)

[@WalkintotheUnkown]

What other places in Mexico are like this? :)

[@MikaeRain]

WalkintotheUnkown Sadly none. There's no other ancestral or contemporary culture across the country which show these levels of acceptance towards the transsexual community. That's what make that little town so special, because it's part of their tradition.

[@valeriamariscal4674]

Kill myself lol you're funny

[@OptimisticCynic715]

WalkintotheUnkown There are other parts of the world that claim more than two genders.

[@TheStructuralDoctor]

Tú y esas aberraciones llamadas muxes son una verguenza para los mexicanos.

[@rukayatmoi7877]

One of, if not the best vid I've seen from Vice in a while

[@maricastaneda5067]

These ladies (muxes)look amazing and beautiful they do a great job. God be with me

[@lidiavazquez1024]

'Hoy No Fio, Manana si.' Love his sign at his salon lmao

[@marsofcasa]

That priest is so LUCID ! Bless him !

[@LatinaChef1986]

I learned something new about my heritage today. That was very interesting.

[@lalakuma9]

So the society generally accepts them, but they aren't allowed to love? Still sounds pretty terrible.

[@muchwow5782]

+lalakuma9 at least they don't get thrown in prison or get killed for who they are, mexico got points for that

[@Mayitzin]

Luckily many things arey changing extremelly fast in Mexico, due to protests and citizen action. Last year it was declared to be unconstitutional to discriminate homosexuals to get married. This year it might be written finally explictitly in the constitution that absolutely nobody must be discriminated under any cicumstance. Hopefuly more progressive changes to come will be implemented.

[@rustyalcorta3643]

Lala No tjey are not allowed to have a boyfriend....

[@lettucessatan1260]

If that's the case, then society hasn't really accepted them at all.

[@MaJetiGizzle]

Me encanta la felicidad de la celebración! Es muy bien que todos las personas allí pueden tener un tiempo fantástico sin problemas con género. Viva las Muxes!

[@dinatorxp]

I loved this! It makes me want to learn spanish and visit there. It seems like such a nice community

[@musicisbrilliant]

Spent $7,500 on festival, $5,500 on "body modifications." How much was spent on starving children?

[@jenyfernandez1987]

How much of it is in your best interest or concern you? Hungry children will exist as long as social problems exist, yet we know that there are people who help, but unfortunately we cannot achieve all these kids. It is very sad that this can't be done by all of them. Until then you can't blame these people for living the way they are, the best you can do is try to reach those starving children and help them instead of caring about what people spend their money.

[@SoloDallasII]

Are you fucking kidding? How much do you give to starving kids? How would you like to feel like you're in the wrong body until you can get together enough money for surgery?

[@guihalley]

Por que no te calas?

[@musicisbrilliant]

You guys im kidding, who gives a shit about starving children. Plastic surgery is much more important and will always be more important, you cant change my mind. I know there are very wealthy people who don't help others with their money, but does that somehow make it okay for us not to care either. Just saying. If you could feed starving children, or buy plastic surgery for yourself, and she had both choices, is it really right to choose whats both selfish and less important?

[@SoloDallasII]

You are so full of shit. If you really cared about starving kids, you'd be bitching on a video about women getting boob jobs or ass implants. These people are completely different, it's not about selfishness, it's about feeling comfortable in their own bodies. You obviously can't understand that though.

[@CrazyPoyito]

Lol even the Priest there accepted the Muxes

[@ichabodsmith1]

***** ?

[@baljeyuca5598]

ichabod smith please don't spread hate amongst the world

[@jonno777]

I want to visit here. So much respect and love. Thank you :-)

[@kaarstad2012]

Such Beautiful & Kind souls ❣️💯 I wish EVERYBODY could embrace each OTHER & EVERYONE alike regardless of our differences 😊 I just want to hug someone after watching this 😁✌🏻

[@pamelaibanez4608]

que hermosa cultura y tradiciones tienen en Mexico! tengo muchas ganas de ir algún día! Saludos desde Chile

[@peeljoanna]

Awesome and honest report on the third gender. As time flies and thanks to internet, we all get informed about all kind of communities of third gender all over the world. That's the reason I do believe that every single living person is unique and respectful. Thank you, Vice team, keep going on exploring.

[@paulinelimantur420]

como me gustaria ke la gente de ciudad fuera tan abierta como lo son aqui ke las chicas son respetadas por como son y ke es gente de la sierra me encataria estar algun dia ahi ke bonito seria

[@gemzinall]

Que bonito que tienen una comunidad tan fuerte. Ojala este video manda muchas semillas positivas por todo el mundo. Muchos besos a todo las muxes.

[@adangaspar8683]

hermoso todo esto me encanto gracias por compartir este video me sorprendi ver esto video ya que en mexico hay mucha discriminacion eh ignorancia, yo radico en los estados unidos y me senti feliz al saver tantos colores y sonrisa un beso para todas ellas bellas chicas un besote desde Dallas tx

[@Lividstranger51]

Vice, as someone from Mexico, I thank you for bringing parts of my culture into my understanding.

[@sarmiento123]

fuck it. i still like Oaxaca... thats where we're from.. not the most luxurious place to live but hey the people are happy and thats all that matter right??

[@ritzhandles7]

No it's not. Where i'm from the thieves, rapists, assassins are looked over for bribes & are happy but life is nevertheless shitty for the untouched natural inhabitants

[@freddiecoleman7497]

Nicole, I travel Mexico quite often and have dreams to live there once I retire in 5 years. If I didn't have such a great career here I would be there already. Many parts of Mexico may not possess the glitz and glamour as some places here in the US. But its people are lovable and its culture is rich and giving. And that makes it one of the most adorable countries in the world. Que viva Mexico!!!

[@meepmoop7417]

That is the shitty logic that destroys nations, lady.

[@martinezbhx]

Meep Moop Fuck nations and borders. We actually NEED to destroy them.

[@martinezbhx]

Meep Moop Whatever... bye.

[@manueldesant4849]

7:06 lol she is talking about PARENTS and it's subtitled as PRIESTS lol... same word is used in Spanish for both so i see were they got confused...

[@SuperChemicals]

no they were correct their talking about how priest accept who they are but won't accept them if they were to be in relationships

[@SuperChemicals]

*they're

[@princessevie-topic7495]

Again I'm no Mexican, but I'm Colombian American, a few years ago I have met a muxe who just recently moved to Florida because "she" was having too much issues with her family here. And she thought the life of these ladies and what they do in thier lifes. And she reaveld her self that she was actually a man just dressed up a woman. I never judged her. And though one time this muxe friend of mine was neglected, sexual harrassed, stalked and even discriminated harshly. And I said to her that if you dressed out and went looking like that. YOU WILL BE DISCRIMINATED VERY BADLY! As now she no longer lives in the U.S. she permanently moved back to mexico a few years ago. Again this muxe I had as a friend was a well respected person.

[@ninadanae9484]

i love this! and the intro. what's the name of the song at the beginning?

[@TheThriceIsRight]

13:37 our nation could learn something from this guy

[@theguythatlikeswatchingyou5717]

Haha lol

[@MuseM1911]

The priest is a very wise man.

[@helenaguzman6878]

Wow, great documentary! You guys got a new subscriber and a like! :)

[@jgquiroz5280]

When is the Vela date? I would love to see one in person. Any information?

[@daintybunny11]

Mexico is so damn interesting haha

[@DubiaFluctuant]

I'm mxican 29 year old... just now I've heard about this muxe thing o_o... what other secrests are you hidding from me mexico... TELL MEEEE!!! >_

[@trollmaster898]

+DubiaFluctuant There are trolls living in your computer. And most aren't from Mexico. Creepy, right?

[@DanielHernandez-sp8vq]

you're not mexican having mexican blood in you doesn't make you a mexica. only people that have live all their live in mexico and know how to muve in mexico can call them selfs Mexican

[@DubiaFluctuant]

Si mis ancestros no hubieran perdonado la vida a los tuyos no estarias hablando estas estupideces, en fin hasta el idoma que usas es ingles, o español. Pero hablas nahuatl? No verdad? asi que mejor ni digas nada, antes bien deberias agradecer que a diferencia de los vecinos del norte mis ancestros si te permitieron existir.

[@DanielHernandez-sp8vq]

Amigo vajale a la marihuana que te esta afectando. soy mexicano. y que tiene que ver el nahual. y si hablo ingles es por que el ingles es una lengua que se le inculca a los estudiantes en las escuelas. y no entiendo eso de perdonar la vida y el vecino de el norte. DEJA LA DROGA PA QUE TE ESTA MATANDO LAS NEURONAS. si me quieres contestar en tu lengua natal adelante solo tengo que usar un traductor. por que nada de lo que escribiste tiene centido

[@antiimbeciles6892]

DubiaFluctuant los dejaron vivir porque querían esclavizados pendejo.. no por buenos baboso...

[@princessevie-topic7495]

Ok I'm not Mexican, but I'm Colombian American. And I do say that these muxes live there lives the way that all want it. And of course out here in the U.S. we have gays, lesbians, metrosexual, pansexual, and of course trans who have been discriminated all there lives while in mexico these ladies never get any of that. I wish out here and world wide can just accept people for who they are and never judge them by there covers. They just live the same life as we do.

[@dannkahlo]

EXTRAORDINARIO!!! Dónde se puede conseguir el video??

[@erikadowdy686]

I used to go down to Mexico when i was a little girl with friends that had family there. I always had a good time and the people treated me very well, especially since i had blonde hair(they love blondes). It was always fun and i can honestly say they genuinely know how to party. It was nothing mean or perverted then. I wonder now that the drug cartels have ruined everything, if it would even be safe to go there anymore and especially for these people?!

[@LUPINMTY]

Well cartels now are not as dangerous as. Before their "War" is over. And they dont mess with tourists. And also they are located in some specific areas and cities of Mexico.

[@erikadowdy686]

Lupin mty yes they do sometimes. I have heard of kidnappings for ransoms and just abductions.

[@LUPINMTY]

ERIKA DOWDY that is why I said some areas. Maybe you are talking about Acapulco? That is the worst place to visit in México right now. But you can go to Cancun, puerto vallarta, los cabos or Mazatlán :)

[@erikadowdy686]

Lupin mty yes. I certainly did not mean ALL of Mexico. It is beautiful in certain pkaces down there and they do rely on tourism BUT, Anywhere down there a person should be reminded- They are in a different country and rules and laws that apply in America or anywhere else DO NOT necessarily apply there. AND a person that gets in ANY kind of teouble ANYWHERE should always seek help from their countries Ambassadors. It they can get to them...... Mostly cartels are prominent by the border towns like Tiajuana, etc. I think?! Becuz most of their activities rely on getting stuff across borders. Right??? I could be WAY off though.

[@LUPINMTY]

ERIKA DOWDY oh Yes the border is where their operations are mostly happen. But I have to tell yo that in the case of Tijuana, border with California, the situation is tensly calm. The cartels operates....if we can say civilized....there are low attacks from one to each other...but in the case of Reynosa border with Texas is out of control. The cartels owns the City :(

[@musicisbrilliant]

8:46 "I feel happy and I feel calm" (hears what sounds like a gunshot)

[@pamyyy]

lol

[@34roberees]

It was a firework, and even in midst of the worst war some people find themselves at peace.

[@musicisbrilliant]

roberees treintaycuatro Yeah but what I said was funnier. :)

[@34roberees]

musicisbrilliant Yeah sure, i'M STILL LAUGHING

[@psblove]

Great video. I actually attended a celebration here in the states.

[@roxanafrontierfrontier8839]

DESDE CHILE MIL CARIÑOS PARA TODAS LAS MUXES ...Y MUY HERMOSA LA FIESTA QUE HACEN .LLUVIA DE BENDICIONES A TOD@S Y QUE VIVA LA DIVERCDAD ?

[@krixig]

More transexuals means less breeding, and mankind could do without so much multiplication either way...

[@thomasgriffin5340]

Many indigenous cultures have gender variant groups but capitalism, imperialism and Western religion is trying to eradicate something as ancient and natural as humanity itself.

[@hansm8688]

It's sad that American culture is so antiquated in their views of what can be beautiful. I've been to this celebration and had a great time. I'm a straight male and can appreciate these ladies in the video all the more because they aren't all inherently feminine and have to go that extra mile to be so and I can really respect that kind of dedication to anything especially one's own identity.

[@arias6720]

Well that was interesting and now I see the world a bit more different. And, the entrance to the event was a 24 pack of bottles and the crowd looked like a thousand+, that’s a lot of beer. Good job VICE NEWS

[@julietabg4902]

From comments I getting that I'm not the only Mexican that had absolutely no idea about this.. For a small city in this country, the level of acceptance and tolerance is amazing! Still a long way to go for Mexico, but this was nice to watch.

[@HayatoMeii]

I wanted to watch something interestingly weird on a boring Saturday and now I found it.

[@imapanda8736]

me to and now I found your comment

[@mzmala69]

If these people are comfortable and happy living thier lives as they see fit who df are we to judge?

[@HeyMan.]

Very interesting, keep it up vice (:

[@FrackMeister]

Their dresses are amazing!! Especially the traditional Mexican ones and the ones that are like a mix of modern and traditional like at 15:48.

[@cr1994yellow]

awesome

[@JorgeOrtiz-gc1zl]

that's a tough life either live as you are and die alone or find someone and be rejected by everyone

[@martita8151]

I just want to say it is nice to other cultures. I think what they do for themselves is awesome they deserve to be happy. Good video.

[@lucyintheskywithdmons8992]

Never heard of this before, but it can not be a coincidence that muxes sounds like muse - Thats what they are..an Inspiration . Loved this💕

[@LinSF03]

Es interesante la posicion de la iglesia que no condena ni mucho menos juzga a la comunidad Muxe, si a si fuera todo el mundo seria casi perfecto

[@diego61able]

Beautiful country, fishing might be major product of the region

[@angelinaschwarzkopf2445]

3:29 more than 6 years later a muxe actually made it on the cover of British and Mexican Vogue

[@DigitalBeatsMX]

I hope this gets a thumbs up for everyone to see and to clarify: I'm Mexican and know what the Muxe culture is (vice did not explain well). In that small town from where Muxe are they have this culture were if the last kid you plan on having is born a boy, they cut his penus. Yes, they cut his penus because in the culture the last one born is the one that has to take care of the family (if its a girl, than its ok, they don't do anything about it). Being a Muxe is more then putting a dress on.

[@wendyramos2320]

they are so beautiful

[@dimeblue9667]

Fukn love mexico

[@celenalulu]

whats the song name at 5:49?? i love it!!

[@therosieposey78]

Very fascinating documentary. Thank you for educating me further about my people.

[@Zeuqtube]

amazing, beautiful, i love my culture! let's fight for more freddom :}

[@ninafauzi2760]

10:09 oopsy tho hahahahha

[@ChewbaccasTheory]

haha i didn't notice that the first time. i went back and wooopsy. lol

[@gilbertambrizrosas]

Whats the song at the beginning?

[@oswaldo_mujica]

great job!

[@reece1655]

What a fascinating culture!

[@Debussine]

They are such beautiful people, inside and out! I just love how content they are, how happy they are to be living their lives as they chose and with dignity! It just radiates from them. So happy that this lifestyle can exist somewhere, the rest of the world needs to learn from Mexico. Including the western world, as open minded as we *think* we are....

[@lenayul26]

Me podrían proporcionar el nombre de la canción del minuto 17:13 Muchas gracias

[@poopmama]

Bruh, I've never heard of this and I'm Mexican. It's probably because my family is from Guanajuato.

[@VictorMendoza-kb9cr]

Me neither, i'm from Sonora and i was watching an interesting documentary about this topic.

[@VictorMendoza-kb9cr]

On tv

[@manueldesant4849]

+Victor Mendoza jalisco here and never heard of this muxaChas... lol

[@dabearsbriggs55]

Guanajuato here to man much love

[@egocentric222]

My family is from Gto as well but we definitely were educated about customs in other regions of Mexico as well.

[@Lurkin559]

I'm sorry the priest in this video boggles my mind. How is hatred and rejection towards homosexuals a personal problem? The Catholic Church and other major religions indoctrinated people to have those feelings. Not a personal problem a problem created by the short comings of the church.

[@piercejhunter]

This is an awesome documentary

[@Gr95dc]

Well damn, I had heard of muxes before but I didn't knew much about it. I definitely don't know my own country at all. So cool that muxes are accepted somewhere, I wish the whole country accepted them as well. Although I don't like that they are not allowed to be with someone else, that part is not fair and sad.

[@iamdanarh]

Rock on ladies

[@shelbylintel4500]

anyone know the name of the music ?

[@JadeHare1]

LOS MACUANOS - RITMO DE AMOR

[@jesyamaro8217]

Im really trying to attend this event!!!! When is it!!!!!?????

[@punkgirlphoto]

What is the name of the song that being shown for the intro of all of the Mexicalia videos?

[@JadeHare1]

LOS MACUANOS - RITMO DE AMOR

[@punkgirlphoto]

Thanks!

[@revampted]

Muxe= Mexican Lady Boys THE MORE YOU KNOW!