In the region of Zapotec indigenous people, living in and near to the city of Juchitán, Oaxaca, in Mexico, it's 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 this festival celebrated by the entire community. In this 20 minute documentary, travel to Juchitán to meet members of the "third gender" of Zapotec culture, and to experience a bit of the Vigil with the indigenous people of the Juchitán community.
In this second documentary (14 minutes) you can learn more regarding how the members of this third gender have been recognized, included, and respected as a third gender for centuries.
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