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Xantolo, The Day Of The Dead Festival In The Huasteca, Mexico
A group of people are scared by a person dressed as a clown during the Xantolo or Day of the Dead festival in Huasteca Hidalguense, Mexico, which is a festival that mixes traditions and beliefs of pre-Hispanic and Spanish cultures brought during the Colony. In this region and according to belief, it represents the sacred union between the living and the dead that inhabit the Huasteca. On the night of November 1, the souls of the deceased return to live with their loved ones. (Photo by Gerardo Vieyra/NurPhoto)
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| Photographer | Gerardo Vieyra/NurPhoto |
| Category | Human Interest |
| Copyright | © 2025 NurPhoto - Gerardo Vieyra/NurPhoto |
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