Another important celebration is the Day of the Dead, which combines solemnity with vervain, where altars filled with flowers and offerings are core elements. There is a pre-Christmas tradition known as Rama, where people roam the streets with a decorated tree branch, and sing rhythmic songs.
***The official currency of Mexico is the Mexican Peso (MXN).
Parish of the Holy Cross in downtown Salina Cruz
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