During the Day of the Dead, the cempasúchil, or marigold, is believed to guide spirits back home. In Mexico City, people who lost a loved one to Covid use the flower to honor their dead.
Targeting the Tihar and wedding season, Ghimire has cultivated the ‘Marigold 555’ variety for two years now, making use of paddy land for cultivation. As the demand for festive flowers rises, she sees ...