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Small Producers In Xochimilco Prepare For The Day Of The Dead In Mexico
A person waters Cempasuchil flowers in a greenhouse in Mexico City, Mexico, on the eve of the Day of the Dead. The Cempasuchil flower symbolizes the Day of the Dead in Mexico. Thanks to its color and aroma, it is one of the most representative elements of the offerings for the deceased. Its name comes from the Nahuatl Cempohualxochitl, which means ''Flower of twenty petals.'' During the pre-Hispanic era, the Mexicas associate the yellow color of this flower with the sun. Therefore, they use it in altars, offerings, and burials dedicated to their dead, which lead them to Mictlan, the underworld. (Photo by Gerardo Vieyra/NurPhoto)
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| Photo ID | #11668136 |
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| Photographer | Gerardo Vieyra/NurPhoto |
| Category | Human Interest |
| Copyright | © 2026 NurPhoto - Gerardo Vieyra/NurPhoto |
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