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People eat next to a grave during an All Saints celebration with kites in the cemetery of Santiago Sacatepequez, Guatemala, November 1, 2015. Dating back 116 years, the tradition of flying kites in the cemetery  of of Santiago Sacatepequez, integrates the Catholic feast of All Saints with ancient Mayan practices of honouring the dead. It is believed that the kites connect the living and the dead during the all saints day celebration. (Photo by Jorge Dan Lopez/Reuters)

People eat next to a grave during an All Saints celebration with kites in the cemetery of Santiago Sacatepequez, Guatemala, November 1, 2015. Dating back 116 years, the tradition of flying kites in the cemetery of of Santiago Sacatepequez, integrates the Catholic feast of All Saints with ancient Mayan practices of honouring the dead. It is believed that the kites connect the living and the dead during the all saints day celebration. (Photo by Jorge Dan Lopez/Reuters)



A child sits on a grave in the cemetery of Tactic, in the Alta Verapaz region, in Guatemala, November 1, 2015. People visit cemeteries and graves of deceased relatives and friends to commemorate All Saints Day, which falls on November 1. (Photo by Josue Decavele/Reuters)

A child sits on a grave in the cemetery of Tactic, in the Alta Verapaz region, in Guatemala, November 1, 2015. People visit cemeteries and graves of deceased relatives and friends to commemorate All Saints Day, which falls on November 1. (Photo by Josue Decavele/Reuters)



People visit the cemetery during the Day of the Dead in Tulcan, November 2, 2015. (Photo by Guillermo Granja/Reuters)

People visit the cemetery during the Day of the Dead in Tulcan, November 2, 2015. (Photo by Guillermo Granja/Reuters)



Nuns walk in front of graves at a cemetery, known for its topiary art, during the observance of the Day of the Dead, in Tulcan, Ecuador November 2, 2015. (Photo by Guillermo Granja/Reuters)

Nuns walk in front of graves at a cemetery, known for its topiary art, during the observance of the Day of the Dead, in Tulcan, Ecuador November 2, 2015. (Photo by Guillermo Granja/Reuters)



People walk among graves at a cemetery known for its topiary art, during the observance of the Day of the Dead, in Tulcan, Ecuador November 2, 2015. (Photo by Guillermo Granja/Reuters)

People walk among graves at a cemetery known for its topiary art, during the observance of the Day of the Dead, in Tulcan, Ecuador November 2, 2015. (Photo by Guillermo Granja/Reuters)



Tourists walk among graves at a cemetery, known for its topiary art, during the observance of the Day of the Dead, in Tulcan, Ecuador November 2, 2015. (Photo by Guillermo Granja/Reuters)

Tourists walk among graves at a cemetery, known for its topiary art, during the observance of the Day of the Dead, in Tulcan, Ecuador November 2, 2015. (Photo by Guillermo Granja/Reuters)



A woman rests on the side of a path at a cemetery known for its topiary art, during the observance of the Day of the Dead, in Tulcan, Ecuador November 2, 2015. (Photo by Guillermo Granja/Reuters)

A woman rests on the side of a path at a cemetery known for its topiary art, during the observance of the Day of the Dead, in Tulcan, Ecuador November 2, 2015. (Photo by Guillermo Granja/Reuters)



People clean graves at a cemetery, known for its topiary art, during the observance of the Day of the Dead, in Tulcan, Ecuador November 2, 2015. (Photo by Guillermo Granja/Reuters)

People clean graves at a cemetery, known for its topiary art, during the observance of the Day of the Dead, in Tulcan, Ecuador November 2, 2015. (Photo by Guillermo Granja/Reuters)



Nuns pray in front of graves at a cemetery known for its topiary art, during the observance of the Day of the Dead, in Tulcan, Ecuador November 2, 2015. (Photo by Guillermo Granja/Reuters)

Nuns pray in front of graves at a cemetery known for its topiary art, during the observance of the Day of the Dead, in Tulcan, Ecuador November 2, 2015. (Photo by Guillermo Granja/Reuters)



A woman looks for a grave at a cemetery, known for its topiary art, during the observance of the Day of the Dead, in Tulcan, Ecuador November 2, 2015. (Photo by Guillermo Granja/Reuters)

A woman looks for a grave at a cemetery, known for its topiary art, during the observance of the Day of the Dead, in Tulcan, Ecuador November 2, 2015. (Photo by Guillermo Granja/Reuters)



A girl collects payment at a shop outside a cemetery known for its topiary art, during the observance of the Day of the Dead, in Tulcan, Ecuador November 2, 2015. (Photo by Guillermo Granja/Reuters)

A girl collects payment at a shop outside a cemetery known for its topiary art, during the observance of the Day of the Dead, in Tulcan, Ecuador November 2, 2015. (Photo by Guillermo Granja/Reuters)



People clean graves at a cemetery known for its topiary art, during the observance of the Day of the Dead, in Tulcan, Ecuador November 2, 2015. (Photo by Guillermo Granja/Reuters)

People clean graves at a cemetery known for its topiary art, during the observance of the Day of the Dead, in Tulcan, Ecuador November 2, 2015. (Photo by Guillermo Granja/Reuters)



People clean graves at a cemetery, known for its topiary art, during the observance of the Day of the Dead, in Tulcan, Ecuador November 2, 2015. (Photo by Guillermo Granja/Reuters)

People clean graves at a cemetery, known for its topiary art, during the observance of the Day of the Dead, in Tulcan, Ecuador November 2, 2015. (Photo by Guillermo Granja/Reuters)



People visit a cemetery known for its topiary art, during the observance of the Day of the Dead, in Tulcan, Ecuador November 2, 2015. (Photo by Guillermo Granja/Reuters)

People visit a cemetery known for its topiary art, during the observance of the Day of the Dead, in Tulcan, Ecuador November 2, 2015. (Photo by Guillermo Granja/Reuters)



Stephany Lopez, 23, cleans her grandmother's grave at a cemetery known for its topiary art, during the observance of the Day of the Dead, in Tulcan, Ecuador November 2, 2015. (Photo by Guillermo Granja/Reuters)

Stephany Lopez, 23, cleans her grandmother's grave at a cemetery known for its topiary art, during the observance of the Day of the Dead, in Tulcan, Ecuador November 2, 2015. (Photo by Guillermo Granja/Reuters)



People clean graves at a cemetery, known for its topiary art, during the observance of the Day of the Dead, in Tulcan, Ecuador November 2, 2015. (Photo by Guillermo Granja/Reuters)

People clean graves at a cemetery, known for its topiary art, during the observance of the Day of the Dead, in Tulcan, Ecuador November 2, 2015. (Photo by Guillermo Granja/Reuters)



People gather around a family altar as they celebrate "Los Canchules" in Nahuizalco November 1, 2015. People remember their deceased relatives and friends during All Saints Day by preparing altars and sharing food with all visitors, prior to the Day Of the Dead. (Photo by Jose Cabezas/Reuters)

People gather around a family altar as they celebrate "Los Canchules" in Nahuizalco November 1, 2015. People remember their deceased relatives and friends during All Saints Day by preparing altars and sharing food with all visitors, prior to the Day Of the Dead. (Photo by Jose Cabezas/Reuters)



A man decorates a grave during All Saints day in Nahuizalco on November 1, 2015. People visit the cemeteries and graves of deceased relatives and friends to commemorate All Saints Day, which falls on November 1. (Photo by Jose Cabezas/Reuters)

A man decorates a grave during All Saints day in Nahuizalco on November 1, 2015. People visit the cemeteries and graves of deceased relatives and friends to commemorate All Saints Day, which falls on November 1. (Photo by Jose Cabezas/Reuters)



A man decorates a grave during All Saints day in Nahuizalco on November 1, 2015. (Photo by Jose Cabezas/Reuters)

A man decorates a grave during All Saints day in Nahuizalco on November 1, 2015. (Photo by Jose Cabezas/Reuters)



A man stands in a cemetery during All Saints day in Nahuizalco November 1, 2015. (Photo by Jose Cabezas/Reuters)

A man stands in a cemetery during All Saints day in Nahuizalco November 1, 2015. (Photo by Jose Cabezas/Reuters)



A mariachi group performs at a family altar during the celebration of "Los Canchules" in Nahuizalco November 1, 2015. (Photo by Jose Cabezas/Reuters)

A mariachi group performs at a family altar during the celebration of "Los Canchules" in Nahuizalco November 1, 2015. (Photo by Jose Cabezas/Reuters)



An image of the Virgin Mary is set on a family altar during the celebration of "Los Canchules" in Nahuizalco November 1, 2015. (Photo by Jose Cabezas/Reuters)

An image of the Virgin Mary is set on a family altar during the celebration of "Los Canchules" in Nahuizalco November 1, 2015. (Photo by Jose Cabezas/Reuters)



A girl stands at a family altar during the celebration of "Los Canchules" in Nahuizalco November 1, 2015. (Photo by Jose Cabezas/Reuters)

A girl stands at a family altar during the celebration of "Los Canchules" in Nahuizalco November 1, 2015. (Photo by Jose Cabezas/Reuters)



A girl stands at a family altar during the celebration of "Los Canchules" in Nahuizalco November 1, 2015. (Photo by Jose Cabezas/Reuters)

A girl stands at a family altar during the celebration of "Los Canchules" in Nahuizalco November 1, 2015. (Photo by Jose Cabezas/Reuters)



A family picture is set at an altar during the celebration of "Los Canchules" in Nahuizalco November 1, 2015. (Photo by Jose Cabezas/Reuters)

A family picture is set at an altar during the celebration of "Los Canchules" in Nahuizalco November 1, 2015. (Photo by Jose Cabezas/Reuters)



A man plays the drum at a family altar during the celebration of "Los Canchules" in Nahuizalcoams November 1, 2015. (Photo by Jose Cabezas/Reuters)

A man plays the drum at a family altar during the celebration of "Los Canchules" in Nahuizalcoams November 1, 2015. (Photo by Jose Cabezas/Reuters)



A child stands at a family altar during the celebration of "Los Canchules" in Nahuizalco November 1, 2015. (Photo by Jose Cabezas/Reuters)

A child stands at a family altar during the celebration of "Los Canchules" in Nahuizalco November 1, 2015. (Photo by Jose Cabezas/Reuters)



A man decorates the grave of a relative during celebration of the Day of the Dead in Nahuizalco, El Salvador November 2, 2015. Salvadorans mark the Day of the Dead by paying homage to their dead relatives, by cleaning and decorating their graves. (Photo by Jose Cabezas/Reuters)

A man decorates the grave of a relative during celebration of the Day of the Dead in Nahuizalco, El Salvador November 2, 2015. Salvadorans mark the Day of the Dead by paying homage to their dead relatives, by cleaning and decorating their graves. (Photo by Jose Cabezas/Reuters)



Men paint the grave of a relative during celebration of the Day of the Dead in Nahuizalco, El Salvador November 2, 2015. (Photo by Jose Cabezas/Reuters)

Men paint the grave of a relative during celebration of the Day of the Dead in Nahuizalco, El Salvador November 2, 2015. (Photo by Jose Cabezas/Reuters)



A man cleans the grave of a relative during celebration of the Day of the Dead in Nahuizalco, El Salvador November 2, 2015. (Photo by Jose Cabezas/Reuters)

A man cleans the grave of a relative during celebration of the Day of the Dead in Nahuizalco, El Salvador November 2, 2015. (Photo by Jose Cabezas/Reuters)



A family cleans the grave of a relative during celebration of the Day of the Dead in Nahuizalco, El Salvador November 2, 2015. (Photo by Jose Cabezas/Reuters)

A family cleans the grave of a relative during celebration of the Day of the Dead in Nahuizalco, El Salvador November 2, 2015. (Photo by Jose Cabezas/Reuters)



A woman places flowers on the grave of a relative during celebration of the Day of the Dead in Nahuizalco, El Salvador November 2, 2015. (Photo by Jose Cabezas/Reuters)

A woman places flowers on the grave of a relative during celebration of the Day of the Dead in Nahuizalco, El Salvador November 2, 2015. (Photo by Jose Cabezas/Reuters)



A man carries water to clean the grave of a relative during celebration of the Day of the Dead in Nahuizalco, El Salvador November 2, 2015. (Photo by Jose Cabezas/Reuters)

A man carries water to clean the grave of a relative during celebration of the Day of the Dead in Nahuizalco, El Salvador November 2, 2015. (Photo by Jose Cabezas/Reuters)



A man carries a cross for the grave of a relative during celebration of the Day of the Dead in Nahuizalco, El Salvador November 2, 2015. (Photo by Jose Cabezas/Reuters)

A man carries a cross for the grave of a relative during celebration of the Day of the Dead in Nahuizalco, El Salvador November 2, 2015. (Photo by Jose Cabezas/Reuters)



A man paints a cross to sell during celebration of the Day of the Dead in Nahuizalco, El Salvador November 2, 2015. (Photo by Jose Cabezas/Reuters)

A man paints a cross to sell during celebration of the Day of the Dead in Nahuizalco, El Salvador November 2, 2015. (Photo by Jose Cabezas/Reuters)



A woman blows smoke from a cigarette towards a figurine of La Santa Muerte (Saint Death) at a shrine during Day of the Dead celebrations in Ciudad Juarez, Mexico, November 2, 2015. The saint is often depicted as a skeletal "grim reaper" and followers leave offerings of tequila, rum, beer, cigarettes, cash, flowers and candy at altars adorned with rosaries and candles. (Photo by Jose Luis Gonzalez/Reuters)

A woman blows smoke from a cigarette towards a figurine of La Santa Muerte (Saint Death) at a shrine during Day of the Dead celebrations in Ciudad Juarez, Mexico, November 2, 2015. The saint is often depicted as a skeletal "grim reaper" and followers leave offerings of tequila, rum, beer, cigarettes, cash, flowers and candy at altars adorned with rosaries and candles. The Catholic Church frowns on the Saint Death cult, whose origins may trace back to Aztec and Mayan death-gods or to ancient European traditions, but many devotees call themselves Catholics. (Photo by Jose Luis Gonzalez/Reuters)



A musician uses his phone to take pictures of figures depicting La Santa Muerte (Saint Death) at a shrine during Day of the Dead celebrations in Ciudad Juarez, Mexico, November 2, 2015.. (Photo by Jose Luis Gonzalez/Reuters)

A musician uses his phone to take pictures of figures depicting La Santa Muerte (Saint Death) at a shrine during Day of the Dead celebrations in Ciudad Juarez, Mexico, November 2, 2015.. (Photo by Jose Luis Gonzalez/Reuters)



A woman carries a figurine of La Santa Muerte (Saint Death) at a shrine during Day of the Dead celebrations in Ciudad Juarez, Mexico, November 2, 2015. (Photo by Jose Luis Gonzalez/Reuters)

A woman carries a figurine of La Santa Muerte (Saint Death) at a shrine during Day of the Dead celebrations in Ciudad Juarez, Mexico, November 2, 2015. (Photo by Jose Luis Gonzalez/Reuters)



A musician plays his violin next to a depiction of La Santa Muerte (Saint Death) at a shrine during Day of the Dead celebrations in Ciudad Juarez, Mexico, November 2, 2015. (Photo by Jose Luis Gonzalez/Reuters)

A musician plays his violin next to a depiction of La Santa Muerte (Saint Death) at a shrine during Day of the Dead celebrations in Ciudad Juarez, Mexico, November 2, 2015. (Photo by Jose Luis Gonzalez/Reuters)



A couple prepares flowers near the grave of a relative, at a cemetery during the observance of All Souls' Day in Asuncion, Paraguay, November 2, 2015. (Photo by Jorge Adorno/Reuters)

A couple prepares flowers near the grave of a relative, at a cemetery during the observance of All Souls' Day in Asuncion, Paraguay, November 2, 2015. (Photo by Jorge Adorno/Reuters)



A man is seen at the cross of the grave of a relative at a cemetery during the observance of All Souls' Day in Asuncion, Paraguay, November 2, 2015. (Photo by Jorge Adorno/Reuters)

A man is seen at the cross of the grave of a relative at a cemetery during the observance of All Souls' Day in Asuncion, Paraguay, November 2, 2015. (Photo by Jorge Adorno/Reuters)



A man paints the grave of a relative at a cemetery during the observance of All Souls' Day in Asuncion, Paraguay, November 2, 2015. (Photo by Jorge Adorno/Reuters)

A man paints the grave of a relative at a cemetery during the observance of All Souls' Day in Asuncion, Paraguay, November 2, 2015. (Photo by Jorge Adorno/Reuters)



A girl arrives at the grave of a relative in a cemetery during the observance of All Souls' Day in in Asuncion, Paraguay, November 2, 2015. (Photo by Jorge Adorno/Reuters)

A girl arrives at the grave of a relative in a cemetery during the observance of All Souls' Day in in Asuncion, Paraguay, November 2, 2015. (Photo by Jorge Adorno/Reuters)
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