Dia De Los Muertos

[Gary Ayala]

Day of the Dead Celebration
Hollywood Forever Cemetery
Hollywood, California

1) The Procession:


Some Portraits:
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[Wes Hall]

Portrait no.4 is piercing- I feel I can see the music behind the man here.

 

[Gary Ayala]

Portrait no.4 is piercing- I feel I can see the music behind the man here.

Thank you Wes. It was a good event for photos.

 

[Gary Ayala]

More from that day:

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Day of the Day spans two days of remembrance and celebration. While it is a Native American/Mesoamerican, holiday (Aztec, Maya, Olmec, et cetera), most peoples of this region incorporate Catholicism into their native custom and celebrations.

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Marigolds with their vibrant color and strong scent are believed to help guide the souls of the departed back to the world of the living.

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