The vivid colors and textures of the culture here never cease to amaze us and Day of the Dead stands out as the ultimate display.
The big day (Nov. 2) culminated in a competition of The Walking Dead themselves.... school kids coming from all around the municipality set up altars in the plaza. They arranged ornate offerings to family and friends who have passed on from this life. A speech was given at each altar explaining the significance of the items presented. things like beer, flowers, palm leaves, even cigarettes, all things that the loved one enjoyed while alive.
Some of the more prominent flowers used are the Moco de pavo (a type of Amaranthus) and Mexican Marigolds...
There was also a competition for the best dressed dead girl.
This one was made of newspaper....
this one was made from corn husks
some more traditional
some more indigenous
as the Old Clock Struck Two...
the winner was announced............ it was Miss Newspaper!
But what a hard one to judge!
For certain, all were a work of art,
but this little dead girl was probably my favorite....
but so many....
It was a another great event for the little town with the newly remodeled centre.
The trees and palms growing fast and for sure..... the Dead, Alive and well.....
Hasta luego.....
KnJ
