June 2009 - Day of the Dead in Mexico

Woman with a somber gaze,

Tell me, what do you see in the candles?

are they ghosts in

One of the most celebrated traditions in Mexico is Day of the Dead. On this occasion, unique dishes are

Every year, an altar contest brings delegations from all over the state to the Plaza Grande in Merida.

During the pre-Hispanic era, death did not exist. Death was seen, instead, as simply a transition, a voyage through

The offerings, a main aspect of the celebration, echo the profound love that the Oaxacan people feel towards life.

The Rose Horses of Zurumucapio

Distinctive to San Angel Zurumucapio is the tradition of making small rose-decorated horses and dedicating

Day of the Dead in Mexico represents a mixture of Christian devotion and Pre-Hispanic traditions and beliefs. As a

Mary J. Andrade has traveled to Mexico in October and November since 1987 to photograph and document Day of

Bakery windows are decorated with skeletons and verses dedicated to the deceased. People select the bread they want to