04/11/2023
Today Mexico celebrates el Día de Mu***os (the Day of the Dead), one of the most fascinating celebrations around the world. It might remind you of Halloween, but it’s in fact a totally different tradition.
These spectacular makeovers are inspired by skulls, but they’re not intended to be scary. The Day of the Dead is not a somber occasion at all, but a colourful celebration. People give offerings to the souls of loved ones who have passed away and feel a little closer to them.
I took this this photo a few years ago in Mexico City.