Day Of The Dead Celebrations Across Latin America

T'antawawas are traditional bread figurines that are meant to honor the "ajayu" (soul) and represent the image of the ones that have passed.

Celebrations are carried out sending barriletes (kites) into the sky as a way of transmitting love, respect and unity to those that have passed.

People in Nicaragua visit the tomb stones of their loved ones during the day to clean and paint the tombs and at night in vigil for their souls.

Families visit the tombs of their loved ones with their favorite food, music & other offerings that are left during the night for the returning soul.

Left at the altars for returning ancestors to enjoy, the sugar skulls date back to pre-Colombian times, represent rebirth and are very tasty.