Mexican architect Miguel de la Torre designs Day of the Dead altar with 10,000 cempasúchil flowers

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To mark one of Mexico's most important celebrations, architect Miguel de la Torre designs an annual installation for November 1 and 2. The celebration features cempasúchil (Mexican marigold) flowers, a plant native to Mexico that blooms in autumn. According to traditions dating back to pre-Hispanic times, the yellow and orange petals are used to guide the deceased during their visit, as they are believed to hold the light and warmth of the sun.

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Cite: Arellano, Mónica. "Mexican architect Miguel de la Torre designs Day of the Dead altar with 10,000 cempasúchil flowers" [El arquitecto mexicano Miguel de la Torre diseña altar del Día de Muertos con 10,000 flores de cempasúchil] 07 Jul 2026. ArchDaily. Accessed . <https://www.archdaily.com/1132127/mexican-architect-miguel-de-la-torre-designs-day-of-the-dead-altar-with-10000-cempasuchil-flowers> ISSN 0719-8884
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墨西哥建筑师米格尔·德·拉·托雷(Miguel de la Torre)使用10,000朵万寿菊设计亡灵节祭坛

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