People on the Street 4

Povery has many faces in Mexico. Every pueblo and city has its share of people struggling to survive. This is particularly apparent in the streets of Mexico City and among the indigenous peoples of this country. Seeing men, women and children asking for assistance from passerbys on the sidewalk is a common enough scene throughout the city, but particularly in the downtown Historical District. Often, children, as in this photo, are with a parent playing a tune on an accordian or other instrument in hopes that people will give them just a few pesos from their pocket. It's not uncommon to see the same people on the same corner day after day from early morning until late at night. Poverty is one of those universals that doesn't recognize interntionsl boundaries.

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With nearly 25 million people living in the greater Mexico City area, traffic is a major problem. Perhaps the efforts of a superhero are what is needed to help solve this problem of conjetion in the streets for those living there.

http://www.aljazeera.com/video/americas/2013/06/2013613212053768708.html

 

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People on the Street 2

Another of Mexico's charms is the music! Whether spontaneous or planned, one can catch musicians on the street (buskers) or in small cafes. But wherever they are, take the time to stop and enjoy their talent. Undoubtedly, someone will be passing the hat or sombrero, in this case, to help them make a living while practicing their art. Mexico City is little different from any other metropolitan area when it comes to street entertainers. Part of the travel experience is the enjoyment of music and art as it takes on the local color of the culture. One need not only go to the museums to enjoy the sights and sounds of Mexico. In fact, boycott the museums and stick to the streets.

 

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