All Saints Day of the Dead With permission of Stephen Dyer Wells ©2001 - His Wonderful Website - His Bio  |
The BIG DAY at the Panteón in Santiago Pinotepa Nacional, Oaxaca  |
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The Army Band performs "La Grand Pirámide" in the parade |  |
Two Esquestrians get ready for the parade | ||||||||
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Fresh flowers are sold everywhere for 50 cents a bunch |  |
The lovely purple Celosia cost a premium price $2.00 |
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In the days prior, the tombs are cleaned and whitewashed |  |
Even the simpliest of graves are well decorated | ||||||||
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A band plays all night for the dead |  |
Lavishly decorated and ready for the party | ||||||||
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The town Jefes watch as the parade concludes |  |
The Cathedral in Santiago Pinotepa Nacional, Oaxaca | ||||||||
The first night started with a small table |
Then a larger table was brought in |
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