Hot-air balloons amaze enthusiasts in Mexico

Participants from 20 different countries gathered in the Mexican city of Leon to take part in the 21st edition of the annual International Balloon Festival.

More than 200 colorful hot air balloons rose into the air early Friday on the first day of the festival.Authorities were expecting more than 400,000 thousand visitors to attend it this year.The festival takes place in the central region of Mexico over four days.