From everyday life to social issues: a visual account of Mexican culture

A woman walks under the sun with a basket on her head, an image that reflects not only the weight of everyday life, but also the social inequality that still weighs heavily on many women in Mexico.

A group of people demonstrate in defense of their rights, reminding us that development is not possible without the inclusion of indigenous peoples.

A young man wears the colorful headdress of El baile de la pluma, a Zapotec dance that narrates the Conquest and symbolizes the cultural resistance of the indigenous peoples of Oaxaca.

A man points to the site where a music school will be built in Zaachila, Oaxaca, a symbol of hope and community transformation through art.

A father rides a tricycle with his children, creating a moment of family bonding and joy. The scene reflects everyday tenderness, but also the inequalities in mobility and living conditions in rural communities.

Amidst a protest that blocked the highway, a man sits holding the Mexican flag. The scene reflects national pride and identity, transformed into a symbol of struggle and collective dignity.

During the Carnival of the Devils in Zaachila, dancers wear striking masks and costumes that blend the festive with the ritualistic. This tradition, inherited from the Zapotec peoples, symbolizes cultural resistance and the strength of the community to keep its roots alive in the face of oblivion and modernity.

A woman prepares tortillas on a griddle, a daily act that embodies centuries of tradition and cultural resistance, reminding us that corn is both a staple food and a symbol of identity in Mexico.

Motorcycle taxis decorated with flowers and ribbons participate in the festival of the Virgin of the Nativity in Zaachila, where everyday transportation becomes part of the community and religious celebration.

A woman weaves on a backstrap loom, preserving ancestral knowledge. This reflects cultural richness, but also the invisibility and precariousness where many artisans sustain their crafts in the face of a market that does not fairly value their work.