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Today, I went up to the center of town and had the opportunity to observe and pray for the people who were celebrating  All Saints Day on Nov 1, 2016. Please pray for the people to know Christ and freedom from idolatry in their hearts and community.

Here are some images and descriptions from the day…

Men carrying the images of saints through the streets of Chichicastenango on All Saints Day Nov. 1, 2016.
Men carrying the images of saints through the streets of Chichicastenango on All Saints Day Nov. 1, 2016.
Men carrying the images of saints through the streets of Chichicastenango on All Saints Day Nov. 1, 2016.
Men carrying the images of saints through the streets of Chichicastenango on All Saints Day Nov. 1, 2016.

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Painting tombs in the cemetery on All Saints Day.
Painting tombs in the cemetery on All Saints Day.
The colorful tombs of Chichicastenango.
The colorful tombs of Chichicastenango.
Boys fly kites while standing atop a tomb on All Saints Day in Chichicastenango, Nov. 1, 2016.
Boys fly kites while standing atop a tomb on All Saints Day in Chichicastenango, Nov. 1, 2016.
A kite salesboy selling kites for about 70 cents (US).
A kite salesboy selling kites for about 40 cents (US).
Families decorate the tombs of their ancestors on All Saints Day in Chichicastenango, Guatemala.
Families decorate the tombs of their ancestors on All Saints Day in Chichicastenango, Guatemala.
Crowds of family members visit the cemetery on All Saints Day, Nov. 1 in Chichicastenango.
Crowds of family members visit the cemetery on All Saints Day, Nov. 1 in Chichicastenango.
Some leave gifts of food or a drink for their dead relatives. Here an opened bottle of coca-cola rests on on a headstone in the cemetery.
Some leave gifts of food or a drink for their dead relatives. Here an opened bottle of coca-cola rests on on a headstone in the cemetery.
The entry gate to the cemetery.
The entry gate to the cemetery.
A woman carries flowers to the cemetery on All Saints Day, Nov. 1, 2016 in Chichicastenango, Guatemala.
A woman carries flowers to the cemetery on All Saints Day, Nov. 1, 2016 in Chichicastenango, Guatemala.
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A statue is carried through the streets of Chichicastenango while a man in the foreground launches mortar-like fireworks as the parade makes it’s way through the town.
Guardians of the images that are carried through the streets wear traditional garments to stand out from the crowd.
Guardians of the images that are carried through the streets wear traditional garments to stand out from the crowd.

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A dancer wearing a mask and feathers during the celebrations in Chichicastenango for All Saints Day.
A dancer wearing a mask and feathers during the celebrations in Chichicastenango for All Saints Day.
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Two Mayan priests chat during the All Saints Day parade in Chichicastenango, Guatemalan, on Nov. 1, 2016.
A view of the costumes worn by Mayan priests in Chichicastenango.
A view of the costumes worn by Mayan priests in Chichicastenango.
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