Yes, you read it right. The Manila City Government has ordered all cemeteries to close from October 30 to November 2, because of the pandemic. And it's possible that all other LGU's or should I say nationwide, shall follow suit. This is truly heartbreaking for me, though I understand what the intentions are.
It's been a family tradition for us every year, like a reunion, to come and be together and commemorate our departed loved ones. My mom is buried in Manila Memorial Park in Sucat, Paranaque. We usually go there the night of October 31st and stay there overnight until we go home the night of November 1. There were also instances wherein we stayed until November 2. And just across our mom's burial place is the tomb of Ninoy and Cory Aquino, which we often visit before walking 500 meters to the north, just to visit the tomb also of Rico Yan.
And I remember also the Halloween Party held beside the riverside. There's actually like a river that runs through the cemetery, more like a large canal. But you wouldn't feel any mosquitoes because of the hundreds of candles lit up in each and every tomb.
Thinking about the order, it could somehow be a prelude to the yuletide celebrations. There won't or they won't allow any mass gatherings.
I hope this pandemic ends soon. 2020 has really been a rough year for us. After November 1 and the Yuletide season, what comes next?
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It's for the safety of the people.