More of Dia de Los Muertos 2009

There were quite a number of family altars to view at this function at the Teatro de la Ciudad. Centered in the altar are photos of the deceased. Surrounding the photos are decorations of flowers, candles, offerings of the departed's most favorite foods and beverages. Specialty bread, Pan de Los Muertos, ( bread of the Dead) is a common feature.


This was a favorite of mine. It is a panga filled with the traditional needs and desires of local fishermen. The traditional foods, lots of cerveza (beer) as well as the paraphenalia of the working boats, the lines, and nets and anchors, etc. Pangas are the boats that the Mexican fishermen most often use to earn their living. These are not at all the fancy sport fishing boats common to the gringos who visit La Paz, but are the work vehicle for the fishermen. This panga was dedicated to ALL deceased fishermen.

One of the delicious features of this evening was the traditional Oaxacan tamales. They are flat tamales wrapped in banana leaves. Ron is enjoying his first Oaxacan tamale of the evening here.

Here are a couple of desperados !!