BusinessPhoto: HT HealthMexican Town San Salvador Huixcolotla Crafts Iconic Day of the Dead Garlands
In San Salvador Huixcolotla, Mexico, three men handcraft intricate papel picado garlands for the Dia de Muertos festival. This traditional tissue paper art, originating in the late 19th century, employs three-quarters of the town's 17,000 residents. Despite modern technology, artisans like Miguel Reynoso continue hand-making these decorations, which are exported globally and used year-round for various celebrations.
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