Early this afternoon I walked down to the central square, known as the Jardin here in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico, to join the throngs to see the dramatic, creative, handcrafted altars being created there in honor of Day of the Dead. This artwork, laid out on the stone streets surrounding the Jardin, is transitory — like life itself. It is here now, but by the end of the day tomorrow, which is the official Day of the Dead, it will be a memory.
Come see a little of what I saw today because we know it will be gone tomorrow.
For more background on the significance of Day of the Dead here in Mexico, please read my previous posts:
Remembering Alice
The Catrinas are Coming!
A Day in the Life of Day of the Dead
More Days for the Dead
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Thanks, Bonnie! They make death so colorful! Enjoy the festivities.
Thank YOU, Barbara. Yes, it’s quite festive here! 🙂
Thank you for these lovely images.
You’re so welcome, Marie.
Fantastic! Thank you for sharing these images!
And thank YOU for writing, dear Carol. I hope you’re doing well.
So many lovely colors! Thanks for sharing the pictures.
You’re welcome, querida Te! — Abrazos, BB
Mil gracias Bonnie!
De nada, Rae. Glad you like it.
What a wonderful time to be there!! Heartwarming and funny and joyful — thank you so much for posting these pictures and your great essays! xxx Tina Freeman Bryan
Yes, Tina, judging from the crowds yesterday in the Jardin, a whole lot of people had decided that this is a wonderful time to be here! 🙂 And, yes, Mexicans have managed to put a fun and colorful spin on the concept of death. How refreshing!
Wonderful!
Our minds were connected. I sent you an email just before checking my mails. MLxx
Yes, always! 🙂 I received it and will answer right away. Sending love, xx
Hey Bonnie, Thanks for the tour — I’m nostalgic after only six weeks away! Great photos!
De nada, querida! Come back soon. SMA misses you! — xx