The September 7 and 19 earthquakes that occurred in Mexico City still remain a very delicate subject upon Mexican citizens. Citizens have tried getting past all the horrendous occurrences in Mexico by trying to get back into their normal routines and festivities. One festivity specifically is the Day of the Dead celebration/parade that took place in Mexico City itself, holding the presence of about 300,000+ (about 100,000 more than the previous year) individuals. As mentioned in the New York Times article, the parade was a "distraction" and "escape" for the population. This celebration united individuals, not only in remembrance of the dead but also to celebrate life in that moment. If the earthquakes did anything for Mexico is bring love and a sense of hope for those struggling to regain a purpose in life and for those who feel as if they cannot move on without that certain someone they lost in the disaster. Aside from the celebration, people have come together to help the greater good and to prosper as a whole country if and when they face a similar situation.
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/10/29/world/americas/mexico-day-of-the-dead.html?rref=collection%2Fsectioncollection%2Famericas&action=click&contentCollection=americas®ion=stream&module=stream_unit&version=latest&contentPlacement=1&pgtype=sectionfront
- Giselle Gutierrez
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