The markets sell homemade sugar decorations (including skulls, caskets, sheep, fruits, vegetables, toys, and catrinas), paper flags, candles, pan de muerto, and flowers to help create the individual altars.
Without any photos of lost loved ones, my little altar did not have much to work with, but it was fun to make one nonetheless.
Of all the altars around town, this one was my favorite. What spirit would not be enticed by such large bottles of tequila?
The crypts of all the old churches were also opened this weekend to allow people to pay their respects.
In addition to the Day of the Dead festivities, I also made my way over to the Instituto Allende (a language and culture school). I loved this mural depicting the effects of modernization on society.
And, while using the ladies room, came across this very well-drawn eye staring back at me from the stall door.
4 comments:
Dia de los Muertos has always seemed bit creepy to me. But, I have to admit, when you post such a lovely entry (with such great pictures!) I can't help but see the quaint and respectful side to it.
That eye in the bathroom stall was a bit odd. Who'd want to stick around a toilet long enough to draw such an elaborate, detailed picture? Or maybe they didn't have anything good to read and that was what they did to pass time. (hehe)
Hey! I just discovered something I think you would really get a kick out of...shelfari. Check it out on my blog and add your own to yours if you like it. : )
amazing, slbaker!! your first day of the dead in mexico... it certainly won't be your last, i'm sure :) i'm thrilled that you were able to experience such an important mexican holiday firsthand! great photos, too. i wonder if an altar in my honor would boast such large bottles of tequila...
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