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Story summary
- Xalapa held its annual melon race on Tuesday afternoon.
- Hundreds of participants carried melons across the steep cobblestone bridge during the race.
- Thousands of spectators lined the bridge to watch the colorful, absurd competition.
- Actress Sabrina Salem said the event uniquely unites the city in an absurd way.
- The race originated as a mockumentary filmed by friends two decades ago.