The ritual ceremony of the Voladores ('flying men') is a fertility dance performed by several ethnic groups in Mexico and Central America, especially the Totonac people in the eastern state of Veracruz, to express respect for and harmony with the natural and spiritual worlds.

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The celebrations have also featured flying displays from USAF F-15 jets and the RAF's Red Arrows, along with entertainment including dance displays.

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