The images on this page were taken at the Mission Cultural Center on Mission Blvd. These are some of the prize winning altars. You should definitely visit; they have performance as well.
The altars represent the deceased person's life. I believe this person was a dancer. A view of the altar from a distance.
Figurines at the base of the altar.
You can see the gemstones as you move closer to the altar.
A colorful altar, with a dragon (?)
A closeup of the dragons head.
Another interesting altar. This person must have liked black beans, rice and beer.
Two more award-winning altars.