RT/WW: Todos Los Santos
By Sasha on Oct 27, 2009 in Memes, Society at large
November 1st, in a previous MYM entry about candles, is a big holiday here in the Philippines. Instead of the actual All Souls’ Day on November 2nd, people commemorate their dearly departed loved ones a day ahead, on All Saints’ Day. And because almost every one is in the different cemeteries nationwide, business-minded individuals take advantage of the days leading to, as well as the actual, holiday. When you are in the cemetery, no need to look for a sari-sari (convenience) store if you need something to munch on or drink. There are stores set up by enterprising individuals inside the cemeteries itself. Like the photo above.
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Mar | Oct 28, 2009 | Reply
How interesting, thanks for sharing and what a colorful shot!
pinkyshelo | Oct 28, 2009 | Reply
Yeah right sis, most cemeteries are crowded with vendors of all sorts..
sailor | Oct 28, 2009 | Reply
In the sates you have to get permits and all before you can do that..
Here is my first WW entry
Magical Mystical Teacher | Oct 28, 2009 | Reply
The snack-seller waits
for someone to buy her wares—
the dead need nothing.
My Ruby Tuesday
BK | Oct 28, 2009 | Reply
Very quick-minded indeed.
smarmoofus | Oct 29, 2009 | Reply
Wow… inside the cemetaries? That seems kind of… um… disrespectful, or something. But I guess there’s no stopping commerce.
-smarmoofus
mariposa | Oct 29, 2009 | Reply
One of our traditions here in the Philippines. And time for the vendors to post themselves along the streets and cemeteries will be crowded like the past years.
Mariposa’s WW
Charlotte | Oct 31, 2009 | Reply
Awesome! I love hearing about traditions from other countries. Thanks for sharing!