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Mexico's orange sea guides souls of departed on Day of the Dead

China Daily | Updated: 2018-11-02 07:35

NEALTICAN, Mexico - A sea of bright orange flowers sways in the wind, releasing the intense fragrance of the blossoms across the foothills of Mexico's Popocatepetl volcano.

Infused with pre-Hispanic mysticism, the petals of the cempasuchil flower, or the Mexican marigold, form the orange-carpeted path that guides souls on the Day of the Dead.

The distinctive flower is an essential part of the offerings Mexicans prepare for the climax of the traditional celebration held to honor the departed, which ends on Friday.

Mexico's orange sea guides souls of departed on Day of the Dead

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