La Paz; Bolivia; Fiesta de las 補titas; skull surrounded by flowers. The annual celebration is held on 8 November; to commemorate and thank the 馻titas; which are skulls kept in shrines at home. These skulls are considered as helpers and intercessors for the living. The largest celebration is at the Cementerio General (Cemetery General). This photo was taken on the cemetery grounds during the afternoon of the Fiesta; and it shows a skull surrounded by flowers. The flowers are an essential part of the celebration; as it is believed they honor the skulls and give them joy. Photo 2009.