Mexico's Third Gender

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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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  • @illbeyourstumbleine
    @illbeyourstumbleine4 жыл бұрын

    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

    @donpablo4092

    3 жыл бұрын

    ☹️

  • @r3drift

    @r3drift

    3 жыл бұрын

    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

    @illbeyourstumbleine

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@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

    @alienmexicano1037

    3 жыл бұрын

    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

    @illbeyourstumbleine

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@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.

  • @JoStylin
    @JoStylin8 жыл бұрын

    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

    @jeicar793

    8 жыл бұрын

    how sweet! ^_^

  • @judithgrimes3632

    @judithgrimes3632

    8 жыл бұрын

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

  • @heribertogomez5191

    @heribertogomez5191

    7 жыл бұрын

    Come to Puerto Rico, you'll enjoy more!

  • @heribertogomez5191

    @heribertogomez5191

    7 жыл бұрын

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

  • @vivihutson5285

    @vivihutson5285

    7 жыл бұрын

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

  • @raynalovely5178
    @raynalovely517810 жыл бұрын

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

  • @ranzuki101
    @ranzuki1019 жыл бұрын

    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

    @davydluan5

    8 жыл бұрын

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

  • @adamhoward1055

    @adamhoward1055

    6 жыл бұрын

    Panda Xkills grow up.

  • @rebeccagutierrez1401

    @rebeccagutierrez1401

    5 жыл бұрын

    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

    @blucheese4352

    4 жыл бұрын

    kzread.info/dash/bejne/pGRtxaaJo7SXp6w.html

  • @konstakesala2404
    @konstakesala24044 жыл бұрын

    That priest warmed my heart. Just love and acceptance.

  • @ppcaca1271

    @ppcaca1271

    3 жыл бұрын

    @Manuel Torres your a monster which is ignorant

  • @gtorr47
    @gtorr4710 жыл бұрын

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

  • @raynalovely5178

    @raynalovely5178

    10 жыл бұрын

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

  • @blucheese4352

    @blucheese4352

    4 жыл бұрын

    kzread.info/dash/bejne/pGRtxaaJo7SXp6w.html

  • @drewpeacock3798

    @drewpeacock3798

    4 жыл бұрын

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

  • @bintab8615
    @bintab861510 жыл бұрын

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

  • @monalona29
    @monalona2910 жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @Holayosoymanzanita
    @Holayosoymanzanita9 жыл бұрын

    Im proud to say im Mexican

  • @bluedasher74
    @bluedasher747 жыл бұрын

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

  • @savedbychristsavedbygrace2049

    @savedbychristsavedbygrace2049

    4 жыл бұрын

    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

    @wolfheart2443

    4 жыл бұрын

    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

    @58479ishere

    4 жыл бұрын

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

  • @drewpeacock3798

    @drewpeacock3798

    4 жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @anitcolor
    @anitcolor10 жыл бұрын

    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

    @rogerwilliams4742

    5 жыл бұрын

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

  • @100newkid
    @100newkid9 жыл бұрын

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

  • @blucheese4352

    @blucheese4352

    4 жыл бұрын

    kzread.info/dash/bejne/pGRtxaaJo7SXp6w.html

  • @odalistoledo4470

    @odalistoledo4470

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@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

    @pechigoobooi-cheerupfam1164

    3 жыл бұрын

    Ignorance at its max

  • @albuiee

    @albuiee

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@blucheese4352 dont speak for all trans ppl experiences 😐

  • @runjennierun07

    @runjennierun07

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@pechigoobooi-cheerupfam1164 you? yes

  • @lindsayenrique
    @lindsayenrique8 жыл бұрын

    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

    @evenbrown4753

    5 жыл бұрын

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

  • @DiegOso69

    @DiegOso69

    4 жыл бұрын

    Even Brown brazil is the most transphobic

  • @lizmedrano286
    @lizmedrano28610 жыл бұрын

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

  • @lilrazzkkal519

    @lilrazzkkal519

    5 жыл бұрын

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

  • @Nerodontgivefuck

    @Nerodontgivefuck

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@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

    @savedbychristsavedbygrace2049

    4 жыл бұрын

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

  • @savedbychristsavedbygrace2049

    @savedbychristsavedbygrace2049

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@lilrazzkkal519 Amen brother!

  • @dawnasharelle
    @dawnasharelle8 жыл бұрын

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

  • @VictorMendoza-kb9cr

    @VictorMendoza-kb9cr

    8 жыл бұрын

    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

    @dawnasharelle

    8 жыл бұрын

    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

    @GhoulKaneki

    8 жыл бұрын

    Yea.I see you a lot too

  • @dawnasharelle

    @dawnasharelle

    8 жыл бұрын

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

  • @matthewscott1091
    @matthewscott10914 жыл бұрын

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

  • @arciawilliams5136

    @arciawilliams5136

    4 жыл бұрын

    Matthew Scott I was thinking the same thing! Supercool 😊

  • @Xen-ov3nu

    @Xen-ov3nu

    4 жыл бұрын

    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

    @perlav-lara7897

    3 жыл бұрын

    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

    @nikosblast6147

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@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”.*

  • @GigiDelaRua
    @GigiDelaRua9 жыл бұрын

    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

    @johnigirly

    9 жыл бұрын

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

  • @nikitasidoryuk852

    @nikitasidoryuk852

    7 жыл бұрын

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

  • @irwintuquier4562

    @irwintuquier4562

    7 жыл бұрын

    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

    @adamhoward1055

    6 жыл бұрын

    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

    @thewanderer6981

    6 жыл бұрын

    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

  • @kriszgoseyun7828
    @kriszgoseyun78289 жыл бұрын

    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 !!! :)

  • @Elena-pf4tf
    @Elena-pf4tf8 жыл бұрын

    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

    @irwintuquier4562

    7 жыл бұрын

    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

    @piwitron

    5 жыл бұрын

    Irwin Tuquier sources or not true

  • @arelimorales9050
    @arelimorales905010 жыл бұрын

    It's a very beautiful and unique place and culture

  • @davidosirisdegyves6928
    @davidosirisdegyves692810 жыл бұрын

    This is society open mind,the people is amazing

  • @davidosirisdegyves6928

    @davidosirisdegyves6928

    10 жыл бұрын

    Saludos a las intrepidas

  • @tothyveigh1074

    @tothyveigh1074

    10 жыл бұрын

    gaaaaay

  • @CHANGO57NJ

    @CHANGO57NJ

    10 жыл бұрын

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

  • @irwintuquier4562

    @irwintuquier4562

    7 жыл бұрын

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

  • @egocentric222

    @egocentric222

    6 жыл бұрын

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

  • @rockout0909
    @rockout09099 жыл бұрын

    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

    @irwintuquier4562

    7 жыл бұрын

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

  • @taniapitbran6153

    @taniapitbran6153

    3 жыл бұрын

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

  • @Andrew-ug2cy

    @Andrew-ug2cy

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@irwintuquier4562 you're foolish 😭

  • @ivannasuarez.
    @ivannasuarez.10 жыл бұрын

    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
    @aavalos31011 жыл бұрын

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

  • @djrenealvarado
    @djrenealvarado7 жыл бұрын

    cada quien con su vida y respeto.

  • @valeriamariscal4674
    @valeriamariscal467410 жыл бұрын

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

  • @WalkintotheUnkown

    @WalkintotheUnkown

    10 жыл бұрын

    What other places in Mexico are like this? :)

  • @MikaeRain

    @MikaeRain

    10 жыл бұрын

    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

    @valeriamariscal4674

    9 жыл бұрын

    Kill myself lol you're funny

  • @OptimisticCynic715

    @OptimisticCynic715

    9 жыл бұрын

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

  • @TheStructuralDoctor

    @TheStructuralDoctor

    6 жыл бұрын

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

  • @onixpanda13
    @onixpanda133 жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @marsofcasa
    @marsofcasa9 жыл бұрын

    That priest is so LUCID ! Bless him !

  • @lalakuma9
    @lalakuma98 жыл бұрын

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

  • @muchwow5782

    @muchwow5782

    8 жыл бұрын

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

  • @Mayitzin

    @Mayitzin

    8 жыл бұрын

    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

    @rustyalcorta3643

    5 жыл бұрын

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

  • @lettucessatan1260

    @lettucessatan1260

    5 жыл бұрын

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

  • @rog809
    @rog8094 жыл бұрын

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

  • @lidiavazquez1024
    @lidiavazquez10248 жыл бұрын

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

  • @maricastaneda5067
    @maricastaneda50675 жыл бұрын

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

  • @LatinaChef1986
    @LatinaChef198610 жыл бұрын

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

  • @CrazyPoyito
    @CrazyPoyito10 жыл бұрын

    Lol even the Priest there accepted the Muxes

  • @ichabodsmith1

    @ichabodsmith1

    10 жыл бұрын

    ***** ?

  • @baljeyuca5598

    @baljeyuca5598

    6 жыл бұрын

    ichabod smith please don't spread hate amongst the world

  • @pometaan
    @pometaan8 жыл бұрын

    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!

  • @musicisbrilliant
    @musicisbrilliant10 жыл бұрын

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

  • @jenyfernandez1987

    @jenyfernandez1987

    10 жыл бұрын

    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

    @SoloDallasII

    10 жыл бұрын

    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

    @guihalley

    10 жыл бұрын

    Por que no te calas?

  • @musicisbrilliant

    @musicisbrilliant

    10 жыл бұрын

    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

    @SoloDallasII

    10 жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @andothersmallthings2917
    @andothersmallthings29177 жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @DubiaFluctuant
    @DubiaFluctuant8 жыл бұрын

    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

    @trollmaster898

    8 жыл бұрын

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

  • @DanielHernandez-sp8vq

    @DanielHernandez-sp8vq

    7 жыл бұрын

    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

    @DubiaFluctuant

    7 жыл бұрын

    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

    @DanielHernandez-sp8vq

    7 жыл бұрын

    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

    @antiimbeciles6892

    6 жыл бұрын

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

  • @dinatorxp
    @dinatorxp10 жыл бұрын

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

  • @jonno777
    @jonno7775 жыл бұрын

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

  • @TheThriceIsRight
    @TheThriceIsRight9 жыл бұрын

    13:37 our nation could learn something from this guy

  • @theguythatlikeswatchingyou5717

    @theguythatlikeswatchingyou5717

    9 жыл бұрын

    Haha lol

  • @MaJetiGizzle
    @MaJetiGizzle8 жыл бұрын

    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!

  • @rukayatmoi7877
    @rukayatmoi787711 жыл бұрын

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

  • @DigitalBeatsMX
    @DigitalBeatsMX10 жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @kaarstad2012
    @kaarstad20124 жыл бұрын

    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 😁✌🏻

  • @MuseM1911
    @MuseM191110 жыл бұрын

    The priest is a very wise man.

  • @princessevie-topic7495
    @princessevie-topic74953 жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @manueldesant4849
    @manueldesant48498 жыл бұрын

    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

    @SuperChemicals

    8 жыл бұрын

    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

    @SuperChemicals

    8 жыл бұрын

    *they're

  • @erikadowdy686
    @erikadowdy6869 жыл бұрын

    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

    @LUPINMTY

    9 жыл бұрын

    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

    @erikadowdy686

    9 жыл бұрын

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

  • @LUPINMTY

    @LUPINMTY

    9 жыл бұрын

    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

    @erikadowdy686

    9 жыл бұрын

    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

    @LUPINMTY

    9 жыл бұрын

    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 :(

  • @krixig
    @krixig10 жыл бұрын

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

  • @angelinaschwarzkopf2445
    @angelinaschwarzkopf24454 жыл бұрын

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

  • @pamelaibanez4608
    @pamelaibanez46085 жыл бұрын

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

  • @JorgeOrtiz-gc1zl
    @JorgeOrtiz-gc1zl10 жыл бұрын

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

  • @paulinelimantur420
    @paulinelimantur42010 жыл бұрын

    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

  • @jgquiroz5280
    @jgquiroz52803 жыл бұрын

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

  • @princessevie-topic7495
    @princessevie-topic74953 жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @sarmiento123
    @sarmiento1239 жыл бұрын

    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

    @ritzhandles7

    9 жыл бұрын

    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

    @freddiecoleman7497

    9 жыл бұрын

    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

    @meepmoop7417

    9 жыл бұрын

    That is the shitty logic that destroys nations, lady.

  • @martinezbhx

    @martinezbhx

    9 жыл бұрын

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

  • @martinezbhx

    @martinezbhx

    9 жыл бұрын

    Meep Moop Whatever... bye.

  • @musicisbrilliant
    @musicisbrilliant10 жыл бұрын

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

  • @pamyyy

    @pamyyy

    10 жыл бұрын

    lol

  • @34roberees

    @34roberees

    9 жыл бұрын

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

  • @musicisbrilliant

    @musicisbrilliant

    9 жыл бұрын

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

  • @34roberees

    @34roberees

    9 жыл бұрын

    musicisbrilliant Yeah sure, i'M STILL LAUGHING

  • @arias6720
    @arias67204 жыл бұрын

    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
    @julietabg49028 жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @daintybunny11
    @daintybunny1110 жыл бұрын

    Mexico is so damn interesting haha

  • @wendyramos2320
    @wendyramos23208 жыл бұрын

    they are so beautiful

  • @Lividstranger51
    @Lividstranger5111 жыл бұрын

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

  • @lucyintheskywithdmons8992
    @lucyintheskywithdmons89923 жыл бұрын

    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💕

  • @gemzinall
    @gemzinall11 жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @HayatoMeii
    @HayatoMeii10 жыл бұрын

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

  • @imapanda8736

    @imapanda8736

    9 жыл бұрын

    me to and now I found your comment

  • @adangaspar8683
    @adangaspar86835 жыл бұрын

    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

  • @martita8151
    @martita81518 жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @mzmala69
    @mzmala699 жыл бұрын

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

  • @Zeuqtube
    @Zeuqtube9 жыл бұрын

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

  • @Debussine
    @Debussine11 жыл бұрын

    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....

  • @peeljoanna
    @peeljoanna11 жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @dimeblue9667
    @dimeblue966710 жыл бұрын

    Fukn love mexico

  • @thomasgriffin5340
    @thomasgriffin53405 жыл бұрын

    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

    @hansm8688

    5 жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @roxanafrontierfrontier8839
    @roxanafrontierfrontier88395 жыл бұрын

    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 ?

  • @IamEigee
    @IamEigee9 жыл бұрын

    This is so fucking awesome. Mexico was doing gender equality right before it even was cool.

  • @poopmama
    @poopmama8 жыл бұрын

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

  • @VictorMendoza-kb9cr

    @VictorMendoza-kb9cr

    8 жыл бұрын

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

  • @VictorMendoza-kb9cr

    @VictorMendoza-kb9cr

    8 жыл бұрын

    On tv

  • @manueldesant4849

    @manueldesant4849

    8 жыл бұрын

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

  • @dabearsbriggs55

    @dabearsbriggs55

    8 жыл бұрын

    Guanajuato here to man much love

  • @egocentric222

    @egocentric222

    6 жыл бұрын

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

  • @LinSF03
    @LinSF037 жыл бұрын

    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

  • @missthinguk
    @missthinguk11 жыл бұрын

    as someone said in the video 'live who you are'. how many of us can really say we live the lives want, not the lives 'society' says we should?

  • @gilbertambrizrosas
    @gilbertambrizrosas5 жыл бұрын

    Whats the song at the beginning?

  • @diego61able
    @diego61able9 жыл бұрын

    Beautiful country, fishing might be major product of the region

  • @cr1994yellow
    @cr1994yellow8 жыл бұрын

    awesome

  • @FrackMeister
    @FrackMeister11 жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @carmend1665
    @carmend166511 жыл бұрын

    "I do not mean to be rude, but could you point out to me which part of that comment was hateful?" Yes. This is the behavior you should be approaching your kin with. Ask them how their target is hateful. That is wonderful. You are on your way to integrating with human society.

  • @reece1655
    @reece16558 жыл бұрын

    What a fascinating culture!

  • @lenayul26
    @lenayul266 жыл бұрын

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

  • @ninadanae9484
    @ninadanae948411 жыл бұрын

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

  • @ninafauzi2760
    @ninafauzi276010 жыл бұрын

    10:09 oopsy tho hahahahha

  • @ChewbaccasTheory

    @ChewbaccasTheory

    10 жыл бұрын

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

  • @shelbylintel4500
    @shelbylintel450010 жыл бұрын

    anyone know the name of the music ?

  • @JadeHare1

    @JadeHare1

    10 жыл бұрын

    LOS MACUANOS - RITMO DE AMOR

  • @jelaniboulding7685
    @jelaniboulding76856 жыл бұрын

    Anybody know the song playing at the beginning of the video?

  • @jesyamaro8217
    @jesyamaro82172 жыл бұрын

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

  • @Lurkin559
    @Lurkin5599 жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @iamdanarh
    @iamdanarh9 жыл бұрын

    Rock on ladies

  • @Gr95dc
    @Gr95dc4 жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @TristanPick
    @TristanPick11 жыл бұрын

    "You don't know me by the way." That's actually exactly what I was thinking, being able to correspond with you face to would make this much easier. I don't know you personally which makes it even harder to judge character, which I had said something along those lines earlier when commenting about how you, and read it carefully this time, seem to be negative. My message was simply to enjoy life instead of let it get the best of you. As for the preacher thing those are my own reasons.

  • @georgeg3716
    @georgeg37169 жыл бұрын

    Can i say i really hate that intro video, it's creepy

  • @Zodamay

    @Zodamay

    8 жыл бұрын

    +kyle xg Es totalmente kitsch, a mi me encanta :)

  • @alfredoreyes8058

    @alfredoreyes8058

    5 жыл бұрын

    Thats the jam dude...

  • @mvgbcgggrgc7673
    @mvgbcgggrgc76738 жыл бұрын

    more like, confused. I was confused once when I was a child. I didn't give in though cause I new it was wrong. But that's just me. so don't cuss me out.

  • @jessicayunker7433

    @jessicayunker7433

    8 жыл бұрын

    shhhhhhh just stop you're ignorant and uneducated

  • @mvgbcgggrgc7673

    @mvgbcgggrgc7673

    8 жыл бұрын

    +Jessica Yunker umm, do i know you? Me, uneducated? Ha!

  • @jessicayunker7433

    @jessicayunker7433

    8 жыл бұрын

    they're not confused, and you're wrong . and no, I wouldn't like to know a person like you .

  • @mvgbcgggrgc7673

    @mvgbcgggrgc7673

    8 жыл бұрын

    +Jessica Yunker yes you would sweety.

  • @jessicayunker7433

    @jessicayunker7433

    8 жыл бұрын

    M vg bc gg grgc no I wouldn't ? lmfaooooooooo

  • @joseluisordaz7376
    @joseluisordaz73769 жыл бұрын

    Alguien sabe como se llama la canción de la entrada de Kenia... Minuto 18:02

  • @dannkahlo
    @dannkahlo11 жыл бұрын

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

  • @richsantana3211
    @richsantana32119 жыл бұрын

    INTERESANTE Y EDUCATIVO! XD

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