Walking through Mexico City - Alebrijes in Reforma 4K, 2019

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The alebrije is a type of crafts originating in Mexico. These are handicrafts made with the technique of cardboard, which are painted with mostly cheerful and vibrant colors. The alebrijes are imaginary beings conformed by physiognomic elements of different animals, a combination of several animals, not only fantastic but also real that form an amazing being. Which can be of different sizes, ranging from a few centimeters to a few meters.
Cardboard, a technique used in Mexico for the elaboration of piñatas and Mexican judas, consists of modeling paper, usually newspaper, with cardboard. In the technique used for the alebrijes a wire or reed structure is used on which the paper and cardboard are used; and finally, the finishing is done with various techniques of painting the alebrijes.
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The Paseo de la Reforma is the most important and emblematic avenue in Mexico City. Originally, it was called Paseo de la Emperatriz or Paseo del Emperador, since its line was commissioned by Maximiliano I of Mexico during the Second Mexican Empire. After the triumph of the government of Benito Juárez over the latter and the restoration of the republican government, it was renamed Paseo Degollado in honor of Santos Degollado. Upon the death of Juárez, the government of Sebastián Lerdo de Tejada consolidated its current name in honor of the process known as Reforma.
Historical events of importance to the capital have passed through its most central area. It is a frequent center of demonstrations and popular celebrations, concerts and civic activities. In its route, essential monuments of the capital of Mexico are located - such as the Angel of Independence (which is often taken as a symbol of the city) - prominent buildings, including the Reforma Tower, the tallest tower in the city, as well like others of financial and commercial interest. Various architectural styles can be found on the promenade due to their different historical periods, from the few vestiges of modernism, the international style of the fifties to the most contemporary architecture.
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