The Procession of the Skulls

On November 1st, we went to San Jose, a small community around the back side of the lake, for the Procession of the Skulls. This ceremony has been performed on this date since the 1400’s … apparently the skulls are those of three very powerful shamans of the Itza tribe, who are honored at this time every year with a mass and a public procession from house to house throughout the village. It is considered very good luck for your household if the skulls visit.