We Filipinos value our dead so much that every first of
November of every year. The families of
the dead cleans and repaints the tombs prior to the all souls day, then members
of the family of the dead and friends gather together and pray for the soul of
the dead family member.
Here in Cotabato City, many Cotabateños also look forward on this day where families gather in the
tombs of their dead. This tradition
still depicts our values of close family ties for us Filipinos.
When I had the chance to visit one of the premier cemeteries
in the city I saw some members of the family cleaning and preparing the tombs
of their dead relative in observance of this years All Souls Day.
Flowers has form part of this annual observance of All Souls Day. Relatives of the dead member of the family bring flowers in the tomb. This man asks the prices of the flowers from the vendors.
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