This is my first time I have been in Zihuatanejo for this very special Mexican tradition. Dia del Muerto honors and pays tribute to loved ones who have past. It is not macabre, it is spiritual. The belief is that loved ones spirits are with the families on this night. To honor them and show their respect, alters are constructed with flowers and food and revered items of the loved ones. Yes they miss them, but no longer mourn them They can now happily remember them, tell stories about them and share with the younger generation.
Hopefully I have not misconstrued anything as I am still learning. Fortunately I have a friend and neighbor who resides here full time and has for many years to guide me to places of interest that I might not otherwise know about. Yesterday she took us to the Day of the Dead market. Which is a “rabbit warren” of stalls tickey tacked together overnight on the side walks just past the big mercado with overhead tarps to protect from the sun. It was crowed with shoppers and suppliers restocking the booths maneuvering the narrow passage ways. It was festive and fun and interesting. Came back with a skull made of sugar and a bunch of gold flowers for our apartment. the bottom picture is all candy. Friday and Saturday there will be some displays in the Zozolo, Cancha or plazza . All names for the same place which the center of activities for Zihuatanejo. It consists of a large plaza, a gazebo and a recessed basketball court. Signing off KO
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