People in Mexico and other Latin American countries have been celebrating Da de Muertos, or the Day of the Dead, for the past two days, paying homage to departed family members and honouring death as a part of life.
The living remember and honour their dearly departed, but with joy rather than sorrow.
It is believed that on Dia de Muertos, or Day of the Dead, they can communicate with their deceased loved ones.
Skeletons are now central to Day of the Dead celebrations, representing the return of bones to the living world.
The parades include depictions of the character La Catrina, terrifying skeletons, and other symbols of death and the underworld.
Altars are also essential to the observance. Families place photographs of their ancestors on home altars, which also include paperdecorations and candles.