The growing movement of Dia al Desnudo
We spoke with the growing protest’s founder about the mission and plans for this year’s ‘day in the nude’
“I want people to know that there is nothing wrong with our bodies, that shame isn't natural, normal, or even healthy, that nudity isn't a threat, and the use of clothing should be something people should be able to choose freely.”
Dia al Desnudo, the annual nude march in Mexico, is growing bigger and bolder for its sophomore year. The event, founded by Hector Martinez, began last year in Guadalajara, his hometown, and this year it is growing to Mexico City as well. Martinez's vision for Dia al Desnudo is to promote body positivity and challenge societal norms surrounding nudity worldwide.
"I started Dia al Desnudo in Guadalajara because it's my hometown, my immediate circle of influence, which happens to be Mexico's second largest city by several standards, and also perceived as a very conservative city," Martinez explains. "If it was possible there, it was possible anywhere."
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