Answer:
This quote from Octavio Paz means that Mexicans celebrate "death" (unlike other parts from the world where there is not a special celebration) because they have a tradition called "Día de los Muertos" (Day of the Dead) where they honor the dead on November 1st and 2nd.
Explanation:
To complete this exercise, you have to explain the quote written by Octavio Paz about the celebration "Día de los Muertos" that takes place in Mexico.
Octavio Paz was a Mexican poet, one of the most important poets from Mexico, and also a diplomatic. This quote is from his book called "El laberinto de la soledad" ("The Labyrinth of Solitude").