Muertos is filled with so many wonderful traditions and half the fun is just getting there, like finding bread for the altars. So today it was off to Villa Diaz Ordaz to see their feria de pan de muerto.
It is a tiny village just five kms. to the north of Tlacolula. And there was bread,
And while the event was low-key, we could have been too early, the people were incredibly friendly and not only was there bread, but mole, chocolate and plenty of flowers for sale.
And as always, lots of little heart stealers.
Then it was off to nearby Mitla where the Sunday market was really happening. Some of the most intricate and beautiful breads come from Mitla and they used to have a competition, but now, it was all about meeting the demand and the demand was crazy.
We saw people buying many large loaves, bags full, baskets full. And flowers! Marigolds and cockscomb or as they are known here cempasuchil and cresta de gall, terciopelo rojo. Simply beautiful.
The tastes and colors of Muertos.
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