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"We are a lot of people!": Mexicans form the world's largest human wave
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"We are a lot of people!": Mexicans form the world's largest human wave

From TVN Panamá · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Thousands of Mexicans gathered in Mexico City to form the world's largest human wave.
  • The event, aiming for a Guinness World Record, took place along the iconic Paseo de la Reforma.
  • Participants, dressed in national colors and accompanied by cultural performers, aimed to showcase Mexican unity and hospitality.

Thousands of people filled Mexico City's Paseo de la Reforma on Saturday, aiming to set a new Guinness World Record for the largest human wave. The festive event saw participants dancing to Caribbean rhythms and warming up for the ambitious attempt.

I say yes, the record will be broken: there are already a lot of us and it can be done, it will be achieved because we have always done it, in every game, in every stadium.

— Sally AvilésExpressing confidence about breaking the human wave record.

The human wave, a tradition popularized during the 1986 World Cup in Mexico to cheer on the national team, has become a symbol of collective celebration. Neighbors sacrificed their Saturday rest, arriving in national team jerseys and carrying flags, their enthusiasm infectious.

Sally Avilés, a 31-year-old content creator positioned at the front, expressed confidence: "I say yes, the record will be broken: there are already a lot of us and it can be done, it will be achieved because we have always done it, in every game, in every stadium."

I couldn't miss being part of this wonderful event, showing the world what Mexico truly is, the atmosphere, the love, the union, the peace.

— Gloria FragosoDescribing her motivation for participating in the event.

The event was further enlivened by performers dressed as Catrinas, dancers of pre-Hispanic traditions, and mascots of the axolotl, Mexico City's adopted symbol. The famous tropical orchestra Sonora Santanera provided the music, while a master of ceremonies guided the massive movement, instructing participants to bend their knees and rise in succession, creating a wave-like motion.

We are a welcoming country, a country that shines.

— Gloria FragosoHighlighting Mexico's national character.

"I couldn't miss being part of this wonderful event, showing the world what Mexico truly is, the atmosphere, the love, the union, the peace," said Gloria Fragoso, a 55-year-old private employee wearing a colorful traditional headdress. "We are a welcoming country, a country that shines," she added, emphasizing Mexico City's readiness to host future events like the World Cup.

Attention!: we lower our knees, we flex and we go out as fast as we can on our toes. Hands very high!

— Master of CeremoniesGuiding the participants through the human wave motion.
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Originally published by TVN Panamá in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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