The Day of the Dead is a pre-Hispanic festival celebrated on November 2, when Mexicans pay tribute to their deceased loved ones by setting up altars, either at their graves or in their homes.

Despite being a border city that adopts American celebrations, the residents of Tijuana continue to uphold their traditions, including this celebration, which is globally recognized as one of Mexico's most representative festivities.

For this reason, various locations in Tijuana have begun selling products related to this holiday, from traditional marigold flowers to sugar skulls, "pan de muerto" (a special bread), copal incense, and other items.

María, who works at Florería México located in the Flower District on Fifth Street in the Downtown area, told BajaNews that tradition and sales remain strong, as many people continue to show respect for the deceased.

“Logically, most of our customers are Mexican, but we also have more Americans or foreigners wanting to be part of this Mexican tradition. We guide them on how many bouquets they need and how they should be arranged for their altar,” she explained.

Currently, marigold bouquets contain between 6 and 12 flowers, with prices ranging from $40 to $60 pesos per bunch. However, a price increase of $10 pesos is anticipated in the days leading up to the celebration.

The vibrant orange and yellow colors of the flowers stand out in the streets of Downtown and the Río Zone in Tijuana, where hundreds of vendors have started selling products for those preparing for the Day of the Dead.

You may also be interested in its Spanish version: Cempasúchil y calaveritas: Inicia la venta previa al Día de Muertos en Tijuana

The iconic and traditional Mercado Hidalgo has also begun selling sugar skulls, copal incense, sweets, "papel picado" (perforated paper), and other typical items used on altars.

After touring this area, we found various prices, such as small skulls starting at $35, medium ones at $75, and large ones up to $120 pesos. The "papel picado" packs of 10 sheets, with different designs, cost $30 for small, $40 for medium, and $50 for large sizes.

Another traditional item for altars is the incense burners for copal, with prices starting at $40 pesos, while the burners range from $70 to $150 pesos. Decorative plates that mimic dishes vary in price from $50 to $100 pesos, depending on their size.

 

 

 

 

 

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