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The "Viva La Vida" mural incorporates rich symbolism, celebrating Latinx heritage and the local community: - **Viva La Vida:** Encouraging all to "Live Life to the Fullest." - **Traditional Sarape Blanket:** A symbol of Mexican pride and identity, with colors representing the diverse skin tones within the Latinx community. - **Flowers on the Sarape:** Highlighting the Mexican tradition of Papel Picado, used in various celebrations. - **Water:** Signifying the importance of local water bodies like the Pamlico and Pungo Rivers. - **Redfish and Blue Crab:** Representing the local fishery and celebrating Latin American female crab pickers who have significantly contributed to the blue crab industry. - **Eelgrass:** Honoring North Carolina's notable submerged aquatic vegetation. - **Background Strokes:** Celebrating the West Coast art of pinstriping Low Rider Cars and Viclas motorcycles by Latinx immigrants. - **Flowers:** Featuring iconic flora from various Latin American regions, such as Amapola, Ceibo, Orchid, White Nun, and Guaimbe. - **Spanish Words:** Selected through community engagement, these words reflect what is significant to the Latinx community in Washington. The "Viva La Vida" mural was made possible through the generous support of the Z. Smith Reynolds Foundation. Believing that art can open the door to conversation, the Foundation's Inclusive Public Art Initiative aims to share stories of diversity, equality, inclusion, and equity, particularly those often untold. In partnership with The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation, this initiative supports commemorative and artist commissions focused on underrepresented narratives and communities, catalyzing community conversations about their past, present, and future. This mural not only beautifies the city but also serves as an educational tool and a symbol of unity and cultural pride. It stands as a testament to the vibrant Latinx culture and its deep roots in the community of Washington, NC.

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