Day of the Dead, a Mexican tradition in Santiago Pinotepa Nacional, Oaxaca – gallery

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Day of the Dead, a Mexican tradition in Santiago Pinotepa Nacional, Oaxaca by Stephen Dyer Wells

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The BIG DAY at the Panteón in Santiago Pinotepa Nacional, Oaxaca
Fresh flowers are sold everywhere for 50 cents a bunch
Even the simplest of graves are well decorated
The first night started with a small table.
In the days prior, the tombs are cleaned and whitewashed
Lavishly decorated and ready for the party
A band plays all night for the dead
Two esquestrians get ready for the parade
Su burro es muy Cheedo
On November 20th, the Army Band performs 'La Grand Pirámide' in a parade
A 'pavo' (turkey) is readied for molé
The lovely purple Celosia cost a premium price $2.00
A large, private, Día de los Muertos Altar
The town Jefes watch as the parade concludes
Mi Casa Es Su Casa
Tamales are made in banana leaf skins
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