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Papel picado flags against bright blue sky decorate an open market in Puerto Vallarta for Day of the Dead celebrations. Papel picado which means `perforated paper` or `pecked paper` in English, is a traditional Mexican decorative craft made by cutting elaborate designs into sheets of tissue paper. Papel picado is considered a Mexican folk art and has a variety of patterns. The pattern used depends on the celebration and can be related to the Day of the Dead, Christmas, Independence Day, a Patron Saint, or customized for a private party celebration.