… meaning Day of the Deceased, a most respectful term. Throughout the rural communities of the Andes in Peru, it is a families’ tradition to gather by their relative’s grave to share a meal with the deceased. Their belief is that the dead relatives’ souls will visit the earth, and there needs to be plenty of his/her favorite food for the sould to continue on their respective journeys. It is typically a most reverend, colorful and joyful celebration.