Le Pasion De Cristo & Lucha Libre

In my previous posts about Mexico City, I mentioned we were visiting during Holy Week leading up to Easter.  Throughout the week, we have seen many church processions, palm leaves, and other symbolic gestures.  

Today is Good Friday.  On this day, there is a famous procession and reenactment in Mexico known as Le Pasion De Cristo, which translates in English to The Passion of Christ.  This procession happens in the town of Iztapalapa.  We took an Uber to this town not really knowing what to expect.  We couldn't find any information online about the schedule and exact location.

Scenes in Iztapalapa when we arrived

We continued walking along the streets until we found what appeared to be the town center, complete with stages, lights, and security.  We got a spot and stayed for awhile but decided to keep walking once we realized nothing was happening and we still had no idea when things were going to begin.

Then, it seemed like the procession was beginning.

It soon became apparent these people were just walking to the gathering area.

After nothing happening, we decided to continue walking around the area.

This area, located behind the stages, seemed to be the holding area for the horses.

After this, we had had enough and decided to leave instead of wasting our last full day in Mexico waiting for something to happen.

Lunch at Tony Roma's = not good!  Neither of us could barely eat our meal.

A nearby park

Squirrels

We headed back to Mexico City and stopped by Casa Churra.  These were okay, not the best I have ever had, though.

A street band

Pasteleria Ideal, a bakery in Mexico City

La Pasion De Cristo on televison

A Jetson's restaurant in Mexico City

More scenes of Mexico City

China Town

Since we were in Mexico City, we decided we had to check out Lucha Libre, the big wrestling show in town, just to see what it was all about.

In line to pick up tickets

Souviners being sold outside

Inside the arena

Lucha Libre was quite interesting to watch!  We ended up leaving a little early just because it was getting late and we have a flight to catch tomorrow.  I recommend going, though, if you are in the area and have time.  It's neat to see!