Mexico: Why are marigolds the iconic flowers of Day of the Dead?
As Mexico's Day of the Dead (Día de Muertos) approaches, the Aztec marigold (Cempazuchitl) appears in every household. The flower is linked to pre-Hispanic times, but is still very much present in modern Mexico. Karina Vazquez, 30, is a flower farmer working to keep alive one of the country's most beloved traditions. – Subscribe to our channel: http://aje.io/AJSubscribe – Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish – Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera – Check our website: https://www.aljazeera.com/ #Mexico #DiaDeMuertos #Marigolds
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