Day of the Dead remembers loved ones in Mexico City
Forget plastic pumpkins and witch costumes made from bin bags, Mexicans will soon celebrates Halloween in a more deathly fashion.
The traditional "Day of the Dead" (Dia de los Muertos) will take place on the country's annual holidays, November 1st and 2nd in Mexico City, the country's capital.
Differing from novelty values of American halloween, the Mexican celebrations sees family and friends gather to remember departed loved ones.
The multi-day festival blends cultural, artistic and historical aspects of Mexico City to create a fun-for-all experience.
In anticipation of the "Day of the Dead," many festivities take place in the city, the third largest in the world, including serenading mariachi musicians on gondolas and the 'Tianguis del Dia de Muertos', a large market with dancing, flower stalls and local handmade items.
In the typical Halloween festivities, death is something to be feared. But in Mexican tradition, death and remembering those who have died is something to be celebrated.
