A woman with her face painted as popular Mexican figure "Catrina" takes part in the annual Catrina Fest, part of Day of the Dead celebrations, in Mexico City, Mexico, November 2, 2016.Reuters
The Day of the Dead, or Dia de los Muertos, is widely celebrated in Latin American countries, particularly in Mexico, with fond remembrances of family members who have passed on.
The festival coincides with All Saint's Day and All Soul's Day traditions and it is one of the deep-rooted traditions in Mexico celebrated by millions of people.
Families across Mexico gather in cemeteries and public squares to honour their deceased loved ones in traditional costumes and makeup. It is believed that the dead can return from the underworld and mingle again with their families for 24 hours.
The celebrations begin on 1 November with the Day of the Innocents, a day which is celebrated to honour departed children. The festival ends with the Day of the Dead on 2 November, which is for grown-ups or adults.
In 2008, Unesco declared this festival as a major cultural tradition in Mexico.
A woman sits among the tombs of her loved ones on the Day of the Dead at a cemetery in Arocutin, in Michoacan state, Mexico November 2, 2016.Reuters
A child wearing a costume is seen on the Day of the Dead at the cemetery of Metepec on the outskirts of Mexico City, Mexico.Reuters
A man wearing a skull mask is pictured on the Day of the Dead at Santa Maria Atzompa cemetery in Oaxaca Mexico.Reuters
A man stand next to graves on the Day of the Dead by paying homage to his dead relatives at the cemetery of Metepec on the outskirts of Mexico City, Mexico.Reuters
A couple with faces painted as popular Mexican figure "Catrina" give candy to a child during the annual Catrina Fest, part of Day of the Dead celebrations, in Mexico City, Mexico, November 2, 2016Reuters
People with faces painted as popular Mexican figure "Catrina" cross the street after the annual Catrina Fest, as part of Day of the Dead celebrations, in Mexico City, Mexico, November 2, 2016.Reuters
A woman with her face painted to look like the popular Mexican figure "Catrina" is pictured on the Day of the Dead at the cemetery of Metepec on the outskirts of Mexico City, MexicoReuters
People visit a cemetery on the Day of the Dead by paying homage to their dead relatives, through the decoration of their graves, and the preparation of meals in Santa Maria Atzompa, Oaxaca, Mexico.Reuters
People sits next to graves on the Day of the Dead by paying homage to their dead relatives in Santa Maria Atzompa cemetery, Oaxaca, Mexico.Reuters
