Many people paint their faces in colorful swathes to resemble the skulls for Dia de los Muertos The idea behind these masks (and to this extent, face-paint) is being able to put their fears of death aside for a time and get in touch with their mischievious side. Sugar skull facepaint is culturally beautiful, has significant meaning, and is a way to celebrate the lives of those who have passed on.

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From the gallery https://pbase.com/britestar/day_of_the_dead_2019