North America, Mexico, Oaxaca Province, Oaxaca, Municipal Palace (Ex Government Palace), huge sand tapestry (Tapete de Areña). These "carpets" are made from sand, dyed sawdust, seeds, flower petals and powdered lime during annual Day of the Dead (Dias de los Muertos) celebration in November

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Art Day of the Dead Mexico North America Oaxaca Oaxaca province artist culture men municipal palace people sand sand tapestry sightsee tapete tourism tourist traditional travel