Ecuadoreans mark Day of the Dead, enjoy traditional drink Among crosses adorned with flowers and paper wreaths shining in the sun, relatives of the deceased sit and eat with their loved ones, both living and dead, bringing favorite foods as an offering. A common site is a drink called colada morada, made of spiced water, juice, fruit and purple corn flour, and enjoyed in the weeks leading up to the Day of the Dead. IMAGES AND SOUNDBITES