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Mexico celebrates Day of the Dead with cultural festivals and record flower production
Mexico is preparing for widespread Day of the Dead celebrations, marked by significant cultural festivities and economic activity. In Mexico City, Governor Clara Brugada announced a record production of 10 million cempasúchil plants in the Xochimilco chinampa zone, a 53.8 percent increase from the previous year. The capital is also hosting various events, including a 32-meter Catrina installation in the Zócalo and musical festivals in Tláhuac.
Regional celebrations are extensive: Guanajuato will host its eighth festival with Japan as the guest of honor; Coahuila features multiple festivals in Saltillo and Monclova; and Cancún is preparing the Janal Pixan festival, which expects 200,000 visitors. Other notable events include the Nezamictlán festival in Nezahualcóyotl and the Festival of Tamales, Bread, and Chocolate in Xalapa.
Economically, the tradition is a major driver, with projections suggesting a significant impact on local commerce. In Querétaro, the expected economic spillover is estimated at 750 million pesos. The holiday continues to evolve, blending deep-rooted spiritual traditions—such as the symbolic use of water, salt, and cempasúchil to guide souls—with modern commercial and gourmet trends.
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Alfredo Ramírez Bedolla · Ana Francis López Bayghen · Arístides Villanueva Avenue · CONCANACO SERVYTUR · Cancún · City of Mendoza · Clara Brugada Molina · Guanajuato · José Guadalupe Posada · Mendoza · Mexico · Mexico City