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Elaboration Of Retablos And Papel Picado On The Eve Of The Day Of The Dead In Mexico

Pedro Ortega Lozano, a master craftsman from the Tláhuac district of Mexico City, cuts paper and cardboard to make retablos and papel picado on the eve of the Day of the Dead in Mexico. Papel picado is a very important element for the Day of the Dead (1 and 2 November), as it is a fundamental adornment on the altars, where it plays not only a decorative role but also a symbolic role, since, according to the belief, it helps the souls of the dead to be routed and feel happy and content when they return to eat all that their relatives have prepared for them in the ofrendas. (Photo by Gerardo Vieyra/NurPhoto)

Photo ID	#8999810
Date Taken	13 October 2022
Location	N/A
Photographer	Gerardo Vieyra/NurPhoto
Category	Religion and Belief
Copyright	© 2026 NurPhoto - Gerardo Vieyra/NurPhoto

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