Halloween is celebrated on October 30. People dress up in ghosts and monsters and enjoy sweets. The world-famous All Saints Day is celebrated on November 1. It is believed that on this day the souls of dead children come to the world of the living, and on November 2, on the equally popular Day of the Dead, adults' souls return to our world. On November 1, Mexicans groom children's graves, decorating them with flowers and candles. At the end of October, sweets and other goods in the shape of skulls, coffins, skeletons and other symbols of death are sold in stores. Sweet painted skulls are especially popular. On November 2, people decorate graves of adults, organize parties with national dishes. In many houses, altars with candles, photographs, and food in memory of the dead are arranged.
Music festivals are very popular in Mexico. Corona Capital is an annual rock festival in Mexico City attracting performers from different countries. In 2017, such bands as Green Day and Foo Fighters played at the festival. Hell & Heaven Metal Fest is held every spring or autumn in the capital. Jazz fans should not ignore Riviera Maya Jazz Festival held in Playa del Carmen every November. Those wishing to listen to folk music are recommended Guelaguetza taking place in July in Oaxaca where traditionally dressed people dance, sing, and enjoy Mexican food.
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