00:00Members of indigenous groups took to the streets of Mexico City on Saturday to celebrate the International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples,
00:10marching from the Angel of Independence to the Zocalo, the city's main square.
00:15Participants donned vibrant traditional attire and performed customary dances from their cultures, while bands played indigenous rhythms.
00:23The event was deemed significant by participants as it highlighted the visibility and importance of indigenous cultures, which form the roots of Mexican heritage.
00:33According to the National Geographic Institute, Mexico is home to 70 indigenous groups who speak over 60 languages other than Spanish and reside in all federal entities of the country.
00:44These communities are distinguished by their unique traditions, such as the Raramuras in the Sierra of Chihuahua, known as runners on foot, due to their long-distance running skills for hunting and farming.
00:56The Mexican government states that indigenous territories are rich in biodiversity, with approximately 70% of indigenous lands overlapping with critical conservation areas, including 26.3% in protected natural areas.
01:12These areas are inhabited by 44 indigenous groups who play a vital role in conserving natural resources.
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