The Mexican ‘Day of the Dead’ festival (Dia de los Muertos) is taking place on 1st and 2nd November to pay tribute to loved ones who have passed away. The dates coincide with the Catholic holidays of All Saints Day (1st) and All Souls Day (2nd).

Traditions connected with the holiday include building private altars honoring the deceased using sugar skulls, eating Pan de Muerto (a bread flavoured with aniseed and topped with sugar and decorated with a skull and crossbones). Another tradition is to leave possessions and favorite food and drink of the departed on their graves as gifts.