On the road during los Días de muertos led us to Santiago Apóstol in the municipality of Ocotlán de Morelos…
Entering their Panteón, the play of light and shadow and explosion of greens, reds, oranges, yellows, and magentas against whitewashed graves was stunning.
Unique artistry was evident in each of the cemeteries we visited.
One of the special and fragrant features here was the rose petals scattered atop graves.
Have I mentioned… No matter where one seems to go in Oaxaca, the senses are filled!
More to come…
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Where is Santiago Apostol?
Joan
Just added… “in the municipality of Ocotlán de Morelos.”
Thank you. These photos are exquisite and I hope you post more.
Joan
amazing colors!
Hi Shannon,
This is Marga’s friend Ann from Santa Fe. Love looking at your photos. Do the people still celebrate Los Días de los Muertos in San Antonino on November 3rd? I always loved visiting that panteon in the past as it’s so full of vibrant color!
Muchisimas gracias for your kind words… I very flattered! Photos from Nov. 1 and 3 in San Antonino are coming… took SO many, it’s hard to choose!
So the 3rd is still the BIG day in San Antonino? I’m editing my photos now. Once up I’ll send you the link!
@Ann, bueno, looking forward to seeing your pics!
Your pics are so beautiful Shannon. What kind of camera do you use? The colors are out of this world. Maybe it’s just Mexico.
Muchisimas gracias, Sandi. Just using a Canon G12. I think it’s Mexico!
thankz, for added those photos from the panteon of this town. i love this town cause, im from its.
[…] wasn’t the first time we had been enchanted in Santiago Apóstol. During Días de muertos, the entire Panteón is whitewashed and filled with an explosion of red, orange, yellow, and […]
thnk you for added these pics i love to see them cus thats where my MOM&MY DAD resting
I’m glad I could bring a little of Santiago Apóstol and the final resting place of your parents to you.
and live 5mints from el panteon when i was a kid.thk you again.
Another blog post with photos of the panteón at: https://casitacolibri.wordpress.com/2012/11/28/dualism-beginning-to-vanish/
And, a blog post with photos of the beautiful church in Santiago Apóstol at: https://casitacolibri.wordpress.com/2012/04/04/santiago-apostol/
I hope you enjoy them!