James’ travelogue

Day of the Dead in Mexico

Photo Essay written 11 November 2007

Traditions old and new live side by side in the heartland of Mexico.

Fire Game at Tzintzuntzan

Fire Game at Tzintzuntzan

Every year outside the Night Market, right by the church, on the Day of the Dead, a game like field hockey is played...with FIRE!

Fire Game at Tzintzuntzan

Fire Game at Tzintzuntzan

Every year outside the Night Market, right by the church, on the Day of the Dead, a game like field hockey is played...with FIRE!

Fire Game at Tzintzuntzan

Fire Game at Tzintzuntzan

Every year outside the Night Market, right by the church, on the Day of the Dead, a game like field hockey is played...with FIRE!

Fire Game at Tzintzuntzan

Fire Game at Tzintzuntzan

Every year outside the Night Market, right by the church, on the Day of the Dead, a game like field hockey is played...with FIRE!

Night Market at Tzintzuntzan

Night Market at Tzintzuntzan

As you wander out of the candle-lit graveyard, you walk noisy but pitch-black roads, heading to the edge of town and the bright lights of the festival Night Market, selling food, crafts and souvenirs to visitors and locals.

Night Market at Tzintzuntzan

Night Market at Tzintzuntzan

As you wander out of the candle-lit graveyard, you walk noisy but pitch-black roads, heading to the edge of town and the bright lights of the festival Night Market, selling food, crafts and souvenirs to visitors and locals.

Night Market at Tzintzuntzan

Night Market at Tzintzuntzan

As you wander out of the candle-lit graveyard, you walk noisy but pitch-black roads, heading to the edge of town and the bright lights of the Day of the Dead Night Market, selling food, crafts and souvenirs to visitors and locals.

Night Market at Tzintzuntzan

Night Market at Tzintzuntzan

As you wander out of the candle-lit graveyard, you walk noisy but pitch-black roads, heading to the edge of town and the bright lights of the festival Night Market, selling food, crafts and souvenirs to visitors and locals.

Trick or Treaters in the Graveyard

Trick or Treaters in the Graveyard

As the older generations eat traditional foods like pozole with the spirits of their loved ones, some of the younger kids trick or treat from the tourists in the graveyard.

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James Felder has been a member since 10 November 2007 and goes by HSStudios.

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