Indigenous Zapotec people celebrate Palm Sunday in Mexico | Video

Juchitán, Apr 2 (EFE).- The Zapotecs of Juchitan de Zaragoza, in the southern state of Oaxaca meet the souls of their deceased relatives and friends in a spiritual encounter on Palm Sunday.

Homes are adorned from the door frame by intertwined reeds that simulate an arch through which the soul will enter to be received. Inside, the altar is adorned with fruit and bread, which will be accompanied by candles that will illuminate the photo of the deceased.

The Zapotecs of Juchitan meet the souls of their deceased loved ones twice a year in a spiritual encounter the first during Holy Week and the second in the celebration of “Biguie.” (Camera: JOSÉ DE JESÚS CORTÉS).

SHOT LIST: ZAPOTEC INDIGENOUS PEOPLE DECORATE THE GRAVES OF THEIR DECEASED WITH FLOWERS IN THE 'PALM SUNDAY' PANTHEON, IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF JUCHITAN, OAXACA STATE, MEXICO.

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Date: 03/04/2023 12:00 (UTC)
Credit: EFE
Source: EFE
Topic: Arts, culture and entertainment » Customs and tradition
Religion and belief » Religious festival or holiday » Easter
Type: Rough cut
Duration: 117 seconds
Reference: 7001252448
Relevance: Normal