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Preparing "Ofrendas" At the heart of The Day of The Dead lies one of its most beautiful and meaningful traditions: the ofrenda. These carefully crafted altars serve as bridges between the world of the living and the realm of our departed loved ones, creating sacred spaces where families can honor, remember, and reconnect with those who have passed away.
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Cemetery Visit of Our Lady Guadalupe The Cemetery of Our Lady Guadalupe in San Miguel de Allende is a traditional burial ground where many prominent locals are laid to rest. There's also a section dedicated to citizens of other countries. Some visitors feel a bit uneasy during the Day of the Dead festivities, but the vibrant and emotional atmosphere is undeniable.
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Catacombs - Crypt Visit of Parroquia de San Miguel Arcangel The catacombs of the Parroquia de San Miguel Arcangel are opened during the Day of the Dead so that people can visit the tombs. These crypts remain closed to the public throughout the year. There are, where the remains of several local residents, priests, and a former president of Mexico rest.
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Creating a Catrina La Catrina,was created as a skeleton meant to represent the macabre egalitarianism that death comes for everyone, regardless of status. Today, La Catrina's image is frequently seen during Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead), where people paint their faces to resemble her and include figurines of her on altars.
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Day of The Dead Decorations San Miguel de Allende streets were full of colourful papel picado (paper cut-outs) fluttering, skulls, skeletons, mojigangas, marigolds, candles glowing into the night, and homes adorned with flowers and vibrant cloths-these are all classic examples of Day of the Dead decorations.
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Street Parade In San Miguel de Allende Catrinas, skulls, monarch butterflies, mojigangas, marigolds, guitars, and floats brought life to all the streets of the historic center where the traditional " Catrinas Parade " took place, from El Cardo Street to the Main Square and ending on Correo Street.