Daytime view in a large city, facing an altar set up for Dia de los Muertos, with a large, colorful tapestry behind the altar with images of skeletons in fancy dress, which is decorated with large, colorful flowers; the floor is covered with carpet and in front of the altar there is a large cross made of beautiful marigolds; Dia de los Muertos, or "Day of the Dead" in English, is a Mexican cultural tradition where people are able to reconnect with their loved ones who have passed on; upon the altar are photos of the deceased friends and relatives, and many gifts placed for the dead to receive should they return; among these are several tasty drinks, in case the dead are thirsty when they return.
Daytime scene on a sidewalk in a large city, facing the storefront of an authentic Mexican restaurant with a sign that reads "Xime Restaurant" with a lovely dead woman as the logo; in the spirit of today's observance of Dia de los Muertos, or "Day of the Dead" in English, skeleton decorations hang in the windows along with signs for Modelo beer and Molcajete; outside the establishment, a standing sign advertises their specials dishes, and a sculpture of two skulls is displayed in honor of the traditional Mrxican holiday.
New York photo of the day.
Bronx.
58°F (14° C), partly cloudy.
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#Mexico #Mexicana #Ofrenda
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