It was supposed to have started last night; but this afternoon there were still people setting up their altars. Every year they have a competition for the schools and choose which school has the best altar.
I was kind of disappointed with it this year, it seemed like there was a lot less stuff going on than other years, unless things start to hop later this evening. Too bad if this festival fades out, it is a lot of work for the people involved; but is also a nice event for the spectators to view.
Here are some photos of the Calacas and some of the altars. As usual you can click on the photos to make them larger.
Shoe shine anyone?
How romantic !
Another part of the festival is an art exhibition. The class I am in at the Casa de la Cultura, has our paintings on display that we have finished so far in this class, (September and October). Some of the paintings are in oils and some are pastels. There are other paintings also from other classes and others that I am not sure where or whom they are from. They are displayed in one of the buildings at the Plaza de la Pistola.
Here is a sampling of the art displayed.
