The Walking Dead: a traditional parade in honor of the Day of the Dead was held in Mexico

Although Halloween used to have a sacred meaning, now it has turned into a cheerful holiday of chaos and pranks. In Mexico, they do not deviate from ancient traditions and annually hold a parade in honor of the Day of the Dead (Dia de los Muertos). Despite the eerie appearance of the participants, this festival focuses on love and respect for the memory of deceased ancestors. Take a look at the Mexican Walking Dead parade with us.

Thousands of Mexicans took to the streets of the capital in frightening makeup and creepy outfits to take part in the annual parade dedicated to the memory of their ancestors. The Day of the Dead is one of the most important and impressive holidays in the country. The participants of the march carefully prepare for the event: create an intimidating make–up and put on creepy costumes, and then walk around the city for three days - from October 31 to November 2. In this way they pay homage to the deceased.

Mexicans view death as part of the life cycle, so they believe that dead relatives participate in the parade with them. This tradition dates back to the time of the Aztecs, who held similar celebrations in honor of the goddess Mictlancihuatl. The sacred festival is now listed in the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO.

The country's capital, Mexico City, is considered the center of the walking Dead parade, but similar processions occur in other countries of Central and South America, including Bolivia and Brazil.

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