The 183-year-old annual Passion Play in Iztapalapa, Mexico, returns, celebrating its new UNESCO World Heritage status and bringing national attention to the urban area.

Iztapalapa, a borough of Mexico City, is preparing for its annual Stations of the Cross procession on April 3, an event recognized as an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO, known for its hyperrealistic scenes.

Mexico City's Iztapalapa borough is renowned for its annual Passion Play of Christ during Semana Santa, with recent discussions highlighting the event's deep Mesoamerican cultural roots and historical significance.