00:01The undead stalked the streets of Mexico City on Sunday for the 19th annual Zombie Walk.
00:08The gathering has become a tradition in the Mexican capital.
00:14It combines horror-inspired costumes and makeup with a family-friendly celebration.
00:23For some participants, the event also reflects Mexico's cultural relationship with death.
00:31We have a deep-rooted tendency to play with the idea of death, to mock death.
00:37I feel that contributes to why we enjoy this atmosphere.
00:42Street performers join zombie clowns and rats to celebrate the macabre in a festive environment.
00:56Participants say the event offers an atmosphere of acceptance, where people are free to express themselves.
01:10No one criticizes or judges anyone else. There's a great deal of mutual respect among everyone.
01:19At the end of this month, people across Mexico will celebrate the Day of the Dead, when families and friends
01:26gather to remember their loved ones.
01:31The holiday emphasizes the relationship between the living and the dead.
01:40families build altars in homes, public places or cemeteries, offering food and drink to the departed.
01:50The zombie walk tradition is more recent, but looks set to become a cultural fixture.
01:56We love yesterday!
