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Wedding ceremony in Guanajuato, Mexico

Wedding ceremony in Guanajuato, Mexico

A woman in a wedding dress and bridal veil stands while a man holds up the trailing end of her veil. Two young girls pass under the veil. This photo captures a traditional wedding ceremony that is intended to bring luck to unmarried women. Guanajuato is a large city in the central highlands of Mexico. It was an important colonial city because of the area's large silver deposits. Silver continues to be a major export, while tourism and industry round out the balance of the economy. Because it was an important colonial site, the city boasts of lavish colonial architecture and a historic city center that is recognized by UNESCO for its cultural heritage.

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