Mexico (1963)

Mexico has it’s own traditions. Beautiful and colorful ceremonies and the modern world compared. Various locations around Mexico. Shots of an Totonacan Indian ceremony. A parade is lead by a queen in a feather head-dress carried by pole bearers. Various shots of Inca/ Toltec pyramids and statues at Gizeh, Chichen Itza and Uxmal. Various shots of modern Mexico city, including architecturally spectacular Universidad Nacional de Mexico. L/S of a jumbo jet taking off. A man waves batons, signalling to the plane. M/S of passengers coming down the aeroplane stairs. Various shots of a Mexican rodeo at Merida. Men on horseback lasso bulls and calves. Some C/Us of Mexican spectators. M/S of a matador and bull statue outside an arena. Mexicans are seen entering the bull fight arena. L/S of crowds in the stands watching the matadors walk into the ring. L/Ss of the bull fight. Various shots of tourists on the beach at Acapulco buying souvenirs from a local man. Various shots of tourists s