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Making Pulque With Marigold Flowers On The Eve Of The Day Of The Dead In Mexico

View of marigold flower petals to make pulque on the eve of the Day of the Dead in Mexico. Pulque is an alcoholic beverage of pre-Hispanic origin obtained from the leaves of the maguey plant and made from the fermentation of mucilage, popularly known as aguamiel, on October 8, 2025. (Photo by Gerardo Vieyra/NurPhoto)

Photo ID	#12843580
Date Taken	8 October 2025
Location	N/A
Photographer	Gerardo Vieyra/NurPhoto
Category	Human Interest
Copyright	© 2026 NurPhoto - Gerardo Vieyra/NurPhoto

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