Mexico, Puebla, Sugar candies in the shape of skulls for Dia de los Muertos or Day of the Dead festivities.

Mexico, Puebla, Sugar candies in the shape of skulls for Dia de los Muertos or Day of the dead celebrations.

Mexico, Puebla, Sugar candies in the form of skulls for Dia de los Muertos or Day of the Dead festivities.

Mexico, Michoacan, Patzcuaro, Dia de los Muertos, Day of the Dead, altar with skeleton figures, food and drink and colourful paper decorations.

Mexico, Michoacan, Patzcuaro, Dia de los Muertos, Day of the Dead, altar with skeleton figures, flowers and colourful paper decorations.

Mexico, Bajio, San Miguel de Allende, Independence Day decorations adorn colonial street lined with brightly painted buildings.

Mexico, Bajio, San Miguel de Allende, Mexican flags and Independence Day decorations hang in foreground of church.

Mexico, Bajio, San Miguel de Allende, Independence Day decorations adorn colonial streets lined by brightly painted buildings.

Mexico, Bajio, San Miguel de Allende, Independence Day decorations adorn colonial street lined by colourful buildings.

Mexico, Veracruz, Couples dancing in the Zocalo at night, illuminated decorations in the national colours for Independence Day celebrations on building facade behind.

Mexico, Federal District, Mexico City, Majestic Hotel in the Zocalo. Exterior facade displaying silver 1810, the date of Independence and red, green and gold decorations.

Thailand, Bangkok, Young woman in Cheong sam chinese dress at shop selling decorations for Chinese New Year.