Papel Picado

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Learn to make Papel Picado

Papel Picado represents joy. We can choose our favorite color or the favorite color of our loved ones. It represents the wind, one of the four elements. The delicate nature of Papel Picado, as it is made from thin, easily torn paper, symbolizes the fleeting and transient nature of life. It serves as a reminder to appreciate and savor the present moment. They are traditionally used to decorate an altar made for our loved ones that are not here anymore or other festivities.

 

Aprende a hacer papel picado.

El papel picado es símbolo de alegría. Representa el viento, uno de los cuatro elementos. Se puede hacer con papel de un color favorito o el de un ser querido. La delicadeza del papel picado, hecho de papel muy delgado y fácil de rasgar, simboliza la naturaleza fugaz y pasajera de la vida. Sirve de recordatorio para apreciar y disfrutar el presente. Tradicionalmente, se utiliza para decorar altares a los seres queridos que ya no están con nosotros u otras festividades.

 

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