Mexican fans attempted to throw a Dia de Muertos-themed parade near the Red Square in Moscow, but were thwarted by the Communist Party of Russia, who objected to the use of skulls and other such imagery.
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Mexican fans have brought a generous heaping of their culture along with them to Russia, and on Friday, fans attempted to throw a Dia de Muertos themed parade. AFP
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Dia de Muertos translates to ‘day of the dead’ in English, and it is a three day event that takes place from 31 October to 2 November. The festival revolves around the remembrance of the dead. AFP
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Unfortunately, fans were unable to take the parade close to the Red Square due to opposition from the Communist Party of Russia. AFP
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The Communist Party spoke out against the parade owing to the fact the body of Communist revolutionary Vladimir Lenin is preserved in a mausoleum near the Red Square. AFP
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The Red Square is a traditionally somber venue, used during government addresses and military parades, and has the graves of many Russian leaders. AFP

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