Sugar creations for Day of the Dead.
School classes prepare Day of the Dead altars at the Cultural Center, San Cristobal.
Day of the Dead altar at the Oaxaca information spot on the main plaza, San Cristobal.
People and vendors outside the cemetary, Day of the Dead, San Cristobal.
Decorated graves, San Cristobal cemetary; pine needles and flowers (particularly marigolds, although there aren't any in this photo) are traditional materials for decoration and we saw them used frequently.
Cleaning up around grave, San Cristobal cemetary.
Day of the Dead picnic in San Cristobal cemetary.
Repainting a grave, San Cristobal cemetary.
One of many bands waiting to be hired in San Cristobal cemetary.