My new neighborhood, Barrio de Jalatlaco, has a long history — one that predates the arrival of the Spanish. Community spirit and traditions are strong, including making her departed feel welcome during Día de Muertos. Thus the bright orange and spicy scent of the flor de muerto, cempasúchitl (flower of the dead, marigolds) are everywhere.
Papel picado, in seasonal colors, ripple above the streets and cast fluttering shadows.
Floral arches welcome the living and the departed.
And skeletons are seen hanging out in doorways, windows, and sidewalks.
Tomorrow, altars and their offerings.
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Beautiful! Thank you for sharing. I cancelled my trip this year so I’m enjoying it vicariously through your photos.
So glad you like! Oaxaca will be here when you return.
So stunning! Thank you for bringing these scenes to us.
You are very welcome!
Love all of this, Shannon! Thank you🧡
Glad you like!
Do you know if there will be any celebrations in Jalatlaco on November 1? We were going to come down and walk the neighborhood. i know most official things are cancelled. Thanks for the fantastic photos!
I haven’t heard of any public events. All was very quiet today… people home building their altars and families gathering.
I’m always impressed with the amount of intense labor that goes into constructing altars, even though they last only a couple of days. Truly a labor of love.
Absolutely! But, when you think about it, who else but one’s nearest and dearest would one lovingly expend so much time and energy?
Delightful photos! So creative and artistic. I love how entire neighborhoods and towns and cities actively participate and celebrate together in this wonderful tradition. Thank you so much for sharing!!
You are very welcome. This neighborhood is amazing!
Interesting that we live a block apart and see comploetely different things. I guess it’s true…two heads are better than one. Whhere is the high doorway with the orange streamers? That’s worth a stroll.
I know what you mean! The one in process? It’s the doorway to La Toscana.
Beautiful pictures, thank you for sharing with us!
It’s such a special and beautiful time here in Oaxaca.nThank you for reading and commenting!
I hope to experience this time in Mexico one day!
I am looking to visit this year. I hope things are not cancelled again and Oaxaca can have the Day of the Dead again.
Barring unforeseen circumstances, I’m sure there will be public Day of the Dead celebrations this year.