Locals in the Mexican town of Otumba have honoured donkeys with races, rides, costumes and even a polo match with their own special day.
The annual festival in Otumba, which began about 60 years ago, is a twist on traditional May Day celebrations throughout Latin America.
Cecilia Samiji, a government representative said the focus of this year’s event which attracted thousands of spectators, was the protection and conservation of the hard-working animals.
According to her, the municipality is working with a sanctuary to preserve and take care of the donkeys.
Hilario Elizalde, a local resident thinks donkeys deserve their own day.
“The donkey is worth a lot, without these animals, we would be worthless,’’ he said. (Reuters/NAN)