Today is The Day of the Dead once again here in Mexico. The pics below will give you an idea of the alters that are created by each family in honor of their passed loved ones.
This is a very important day for Mexican families. This evening Greg and I will be going into our local village (Chapala) to walk the town residential streets and view the beautiful alters created out of love by the Mexican families. There will be mariachi bands playing, many vendors along the way selling goodies. A parade thru town then dancing in the plaza (town square) follows.
Although this custom seems a bit creepy to us northerners - death is celebrated here in Mexico and is not feared but rather celebrated!
Altars in Chapala for the Day of the Dead
The above alter must have been made by children. There are many miniature alters in it.
Stuff for washing for the dead before they eat the fragrance of the food on the alters.
