The Day of the Dead

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Every year on November 1st people gather to pray for and remember friends and family members who have died.

in Society, on the 1st of November 2009

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Every year on November 1st people gather to pray for and remember friends and family members who have died.
Traditions include cleaning and decorating graves with candles and flowers of the dead which are thought to attract the souls of the dead to the offerings.
The photos were taken in Maramures, one of the most traditional places in Romania.

Every year on November 1st people gather to pray for and remember friends and family members who have died.
Traditions include cleaning and decorating graves with candles and flowers of the dead which are thought to attract the souls of the dead to the offerings.
The photos were taken in Maramures, one of the most traditional places in Romania.

ID: 169851

Every year on November 1st people gather to pray for and remember friends and family members who have died.
Traditions include cleaning and decorating graves with candles and flowers of the dead which are thought to attract the souls of the dead to the offerings.
The photos were taken in Maramures, one of the most traditional places in Romania.

Every year on November 1st people gather to pray for and remember friends and family members who have died.
Traditions include cleaning and decorating graves with candles and flowers of the dead which are thought to attract the souls of the dead to the offerings.
The photos were taken in Maramures, one of the most traditional places in Romania.

ID: 169843

Every year on November 1st people gather to pray for and remember friends and family members who have died.
Traditions include cleaning and decorating graves with candles and flowers of the dead which are thought to attract the souls of the dead to the offerings.
The photos were taken in Maramures, one of the most traditional places in Romania.

Every year on November 1st people gather to pray for and remember friends and family members who have died.
Traditions include cleaning and decorating graves with candles and flowers of the dead which are thought to attract the souls of the dead to the offerings.
The photos were taken in Maramures, one of the most traditional places in Romania.

ID: 169846

Every year on November 1st people gather to pray for and remember friends and family members who have died.
Traditions include cleaning and decorating graves with candles and flowers of the dead which are thought to attract the souls of the dead to the offerings.
The photos were taken in Maramures, one of the most traditional places in Romania.

Every year on November 1st people gather to pray for and remember friends and family members who have died.
Traditions include cleaning and decorating graves with candles and flowers of the dead which are thought to attract the souls of the dead to the offerings.
The photos were taken in Maramures, one of the most traditional places in Romania.

ID: 169849

Every year on November 1st people gather to pray for and remember friends and family members who have died.
Traditions include cleaning and decorating graves with candles and flowers of the dead which are thought to attract the souls of the dead to the offerings.
The photos were taken in Maramures, one of the most traditional places in Romania.

Every year on November 1st people gather to pray for and remember friends and family members who have died.
Traditions include cleaning and decorating graves with candles and flowers of the dead which are thought to attract the souls of the dead to the offerings.
The photos were taken in Maramures, one of the most traditional places in Romania.

ID: 169852

Every year on November 1st people gather to pray for and remember friends and family members who have died.
Traditions include cleaning and decorating graves with candles and flowers of the dead which are thought to attract the souls of the dead to the offerings.
The photos were taken in Maramures, one of the most traditional places in Romania.

Every year on November 1st people gather to pray for and remember friends and family members who have died.
Traditions include cleaning and decorating graves with candles and flowers of the dead which are thought to attract the souls of the dead to the offerings.
The photos were taken in Maramures, one of the most traditional places in Romania.

ID: 169857

Every year on November 1st people gather to pray for and remember friends and family members who have died.
Traditions include cleaning and decorating graves with candles and flowers of the dead which are thought to attract the souls of the dead to the offerings.
The photos were taken in Maramures, one of the most traditional places in Romania.

Every year on November 1st people gather to pray for and remember friends and family members who have died.
Traditions include cleaning and decorating graves with candles and flowers of the dead which are thought to attract the souls of the dead to the offerings.
The photos were taken in Maramures, one of the most traditional places in Romania.

ID: 169859

Every year on November 1st people gather to pray for and remember friends and family members who have died.
Traditions include cleaning and decorating graves with candles and flowers of the dead which are thought to attract the souls of the dead to the offerings.
The photos were taken in Maramures, one of the most traditional places in Romania.

Every year on November 1st people gather to pray for and remember friends and family members who have died.
Traditions include cleaning and decorating graves with candles and flowers of the dead which are thought to attract the souls of the dead to the offerings.
The photos were taken in Maramures, one of the most traditional places in Romania.

ID: 169861

Every year on November 1st people gather to pray for and remember friends and family members who have died.
Traditions include cleaning and decorating graves with candles and flowers of the dead which are thought to attract the souls of the dead to the offerings.
The photos were taken in Maramures, one of the most traditional places in Romania.

Every year on November 1st people gather to pray for and remember friends and family members who have died.
Traditions include cleaning and decorating graves with candles and flowers of the dead which are thought to attract the souls of the dead to the offerings.
The photos were taken in Maramures, one of the most traditional places in Romania.

ID: 169862

Every year on November 1st people gather to pray for and remember friends and family members who have died.
Traditions include cleaning and decorating graves with candles and flowers of the dead which are thought to attract the souls of the dead to the offerings.
The photos were taken in Maramures, one of the most traditional places in Romania.

Every year on November 1st people gather to pray for and remember friends and family members who have died.
Traditions include cleaning and decorating graves with candles and flowers of the dead which are thought to attract the souls of the dead to the offerings.
The photos were taken in Maramures, one of the most traditional places in Romania.

ID: 169863

Every year on November 1st people gather to pray for and remember friends and family members who have died.
Traditions include cleaning and decorating graves with candles and flowers of the dead which are thought to attract the souls of the dead to the offerings.
The photos were taken in Maramures, one of the most traditional places in Romania.

Every year on November 1st people gather to pray for and remember friends and family members who have died.
Traditions include cleaning and decorating graves with candles and flowers of the dead which are thought to attract the souls of the dead to the offerings.
The photos were taken in Maramures, one of the most traditional places in Romania.

ID: 169865

Every year on November 1st people gather to pray for and remember friends and family members who have died.
Traditions include cleaning and decorating graves with candles and flowers of the dead which are thought to attract the souls of the dead to the offerings.
The photos were taken in Maramures, one of the most traditional places in Romania.

Every year on November 1st people gather to pray for and remember friends and family members who have died.
Traditions include cleaning and decorating graves with candles and flowers of the dead which are thought to attract the souls of the dead to the offerings.
The photos were taken in Maramures, one of the most traditional places in Romania.

ID: 169867

Every year on November 1st people gather to pray for and remember friends and family members who have died.
Traditions include cleaning and decorating graves with candles and flowers of the dead which are thought to attract the souls of the dead to the offerings.
The photos were taken in Maramures, one of the most traditional places in Romania.

Every year on November 1st people gather to pray for and remember friends and family members who have died.
Traditions include cleaning and decorating graves with candles and flowers of the dead which are thought to attract the souls of the dead to the offerings.
The photos were taken in Maramures, one of the most traditional places in Romania.

ID: 169869

Every year on November 1st people gather to pray for and remember friends and family members who have died.
Traditions include cleaning and decorating graves with candles and flowers of the dead which are thought to attract the souls of the dead to the offerings.
The photos were taken in Maramures, one of the most traditional places in Romania.

Tags All Souls' Day, cemetery, day of the dead, flower of the dead, graveyard, Maramures, offerings, Romania, Tradition

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Thanks a lot, Nikola!

Submitted by Diana Topan on Mon, 02/11/2009 - 12:49.

Thanks a lot, Nikola!

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great photos Diana. thank you

Submitted by Nikola Ivanovski on Sun, 01/11/2009 - 18:10.

great photos Diana. thank you for the upload

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