Día de los Muertos

Angelica, Alejandro and Jasmina at the MAH Día de los Muertos Community Festival.

Angelica, Alejandro and Jasmina at the MAH Día de los Muertos Community Festival.

Copal is the resinous sap of a Mexican tree, burned as incense since the time of the Aztecs as an offering to the gods. The scent attracts spirits, drawing them home. It is also used to cleanse the area, and to ward off evil.

Copal is the resinous sap of a Mexican tree, burned as incense since the time of the Aztecs. The scent attracts spirits, drawing them home. It is also used to cleanse the area, and to ward off evil.

The beginning of the procession to Evergreen Cementery.

The procession to Evergreen Cementery.

Thanks to the Museum of Art and History and Viva Oaxaca for an exciting community event!

Thanks to the Museum of Art and History and Viva Oaxaca for an exciting community event!

Posted on November 1st, 2015   |  

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