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Thousands of people lined the streets of Mexico City on Saturday to enjoy a colorful parade in celebration of Day of the Dead, one of the country's most important holidays.
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As part of the festivities, dozens of dancers dressed as skeletons or wearing traditional costumes made their way down Paseo de la Reforma, one of the capital city's most prominent streets.
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Day of the Dead has become an internationally recognized symbol of Mexican culture.
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From November 1-2, people across the country normally decorate their homes, streets and relatives' graves with candles, colorful skulls and flowers - especially marigolds. Food offerings are also made.
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The festival, which in 2003 was added to the UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage list, centers around the belief that the living and the dead can commune during the brief period.
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The holiday is rooted in the indigenous Mexica culture, mixed with Christian superstition brought by Spanish colonizers. The Mexica were the dominant indigenous population in pre-Hispanic Mexico.
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A person in a costume participates in the annual Day of the Dead parade, in Mexico City, Mexico.
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People take part in the Day of the Dead Parade in Mexico City.
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People take part in the Day of the Dead Parade in Mexico City.
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People participate in the annual Day of the Dead parade, in Mexico City.
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