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Cempazuchitl Flowers

by Gustavo Herrera (United States of America)

Mexico

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A bed of Cempazuchitl flowers pave the way to a small graveyard where families prepare for the "Dia de los Muertos" festivities, a celebration of the lives of past ancestors. The flower is a symbol of fire and the sun, it is believed to serve as guidance for the returning souls.
A bed of Cempazuchitl flowers pave the way to a small graveyard where families prepare for the "Dia de los Muertos" festivities, a celebration of the lives of past ancestors. The flower is a symbol of fire and the sun, it is believed to serve as guidance for the returning souls.
A young girl in Erongaricuaro has just prepared her mask for the celebrations. This particular small town along Lake Patzcuaro is know for its carved wooden masks. From infants to aged adults, family joy is the essence of the tradition.
A young girl in Erongaricuaro has just prepared her mask for the celebrations. This particular small town along Lake Patzcuaro is know for its carved wooden masks. From infants to aged adults, family joy is the essence of the tradition.
At sundown, a man from Urandenes prepares the tomb of his brother for the coming night celebration, where many will gather to retell beloved stories, keeping his soul alive at heart. It is not an occasion to mourn, more so a commemorative reunion with loved ones.
At sundown, a man from Urandenes prepares the tomb of his brother for the coming night celebration, where many will gather to retell beloved stories, keeping his soul alive at heart. It is not an occasion to mourn, more so a commemorative reunion with loved ones.
Maria Josefina's smile exemplifies the spirit of "Dia de los Muertos". She invited me for a mezcal, all while she shared her Purépecha ancestry, her love for her grandchildren, her aching in her bones, and her beautiful smile.
Maria Josefina's smile exemplifies the spirit of "Dia de los Muertos". She invited me for a mezcal, all while she shared her Purépecha ancestry, her love for her grandchildren, her aching in her bones, and her beautiful smile.
The Gonzalez family gathers in Tzin Tzun Tzan to celebrate the life of their father/grandfather/great grandfather. Food and flowers are the dominant aromas, while the family sings in unison a famous Mexican ballad.
The Gonzalez family gathers in Tzin Tzun Tzan to celebrate the life of their father/grandfather/great grandfather. Food and flowers are the dominant aromas, while the family sings in unison a famous Mexican ballad.

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