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Bolivians decorate skulls with sunglasses and cigarettes to honor the dead

Día de Muertos [Photo: David Mercado]

Bolivians celebrated the Day of Skulls over the weekend, a colourful tradition rooted in ancient indigenous beliefs that is meant to bring good fortune and protection by honouring the dead. Known as “ñatitas,” the skulls are decorated and paraded to the cemetery a week after All Saints Day. Some are adorned with sunglasses and cigarettes as well as colourful flowers and hats.

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