Living and being in Oaxaca during the Días de los Muertos is hard to put into words. There is so much to experience and to think about. It is the ofrendas that touch me the most — they are all so personal, even those on display to the public. And, one of the unexpected delights of tracking down the chairs of the Silla Calavera project, was to see the Day of the Dead ofrendas constructed by the hotels and restaurants also displaying the chairs.
Casa Antica, Av. José María Morelos.Plaza Las Vírgenes, Calle Labastida. Only very occasionally do fires break out!Utilitario Mexicano, Mariano Matamoros.La Casa de las Artesanías, Mariano Matamoros.Hotel Casa Garay, Calle Miguel Cabrera.On the Zócalo, ofrenda for Tomás Martínez, a leader of the Frente Popular Revolucionario.La Mano Mágica, Calle Macedonio Alcalá. Photo of Arnulfo Mendoza on the top right. I can’t believe it’s been 6-1/2 years since his passing.Hotel Trébol, Ricardo Flores Magón.Hotel Casa Vertiz, Calle Reforma.Hotel Marqués Del Valle, bordering the Zócalo.Jardín Sócrates neveria next to Basilica of Nuestra Señora de Soledad.
Sensory overload challenges the limits of heart and mind and, especially this year, my emotions ran the gamut from extreme exhilaration to quiet joy to being moved to tears.
Oh, me. The respect that the indigenous people of Oaxaca show for their dead astonishes me. It is not only respectful but artful. It’s not only artful but beautiful. Many thanks.
Astonishingly beautiful, poignant, and moving! The ofrendas here in our area of Texas are lovely, but these are quite spectacular! As always, the artistry of the Oaxacan people is peerless. Thank you for sharing!
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Oh, me. The respect that the indigenous people of Oaxaca show for their dead astonishes me. It is not only respectful but artful. It’s not only artful but beautiful. Many thanks.
The care and reverence that goes into each one is heartening — particularly during these difficult times.
Astonishingly beautiful, poignant, and moving! The ofrendas here in our area of Texas are lovely, but these are quite spectacular! As always, the artistry of the Oaxacan people is peerless. Thank you for sharing!
Thank you for appreciating the people of Oaxaca and their talent.
Makes me long even more to be able to return to Oaxaca. Maybe next year. ¡Ojala!
Maybe next year seems to the mantra for these days. In the meantime, take good care.
A beautiful and tangible celebration, with ofrendas and pics of those gone. A meaningful addendum to All souls day.
For me, it is the most meaningful celebration here.
Offrendas are so beautiful and have such soul! Each one unique and special. Just like people.
Yes, absolutely!
It’s such a beautiful celebration of loved ones, memories and life. The ofredas are beautiful, thank you for sharing with us.
While incorporating the required elements, each is so unique and personal.
So amazing! Thank you for sharing such beautiful pictures
Thank you for your kind words.
Really beautiful! Puts my little home altars for muertitos to shame- inspiration for next year.
Big or small, elaborate or simple, it’s the love that makes an ofrenda beautiful.
Thanks, you are very kind to say that! Amor si tengo!