“In Mexico City, the Day of the Dead blooms in color, scent, and memory. From the “cémpasuchil”-filled aisles of Mercado de Jamaica to the monumental altars at the Zócalo, and within the quiet intimacy of people’s homes, candles are lit on family “altares” to welcome the souls of loved ones returning from the beyond. “Cempasúchil”, aka marigold, is the bright orange flower of the dead, believed to guide spirits back home. “Altares” are family-built spaces to welcome loved ones who have passed. The “ofrendas”—food, drinks, candles, and personal items—are placed here as offerings. The city’s Day of the Dead Parade transforms Paseo de la Reforma into a moving celebration, with towering skeletons, colorful floats, and hundreds of “catrinas” (elegant skeleton figures that people dress as to walk among the dead in celebration) filling the avenue with music and life. At Proyectos Públicos (proyectospublicos), a collective altar invites visitors to bring photos of their loved ones, this ...