Cemetery Party
Beez Neez now Chy Whella
Big Bear and Pepe Millard
Thu 1 Nov 2012 20:37
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November the First – A Day
with the Ancestors and Loved Ones
We traveled to Sumpango for the kite
festival, but the day would not have complete without a visit to the big
cemetery to be among the real reason for the day. Walking down the hill we soon
saw just how many people were spending the day with their loved ones. As soon as
we stepped through the gates the flowers, decorated graves and sheer colour hit
us.
Children of all ages played while the
older ones helped parents and grandparents place petals. I had thought the
couple on the right may be sad but when we passed by they were laughing and
joking – so full of joy.
From the wealthier family
plots......
.... to the humblest single grave and
the impromptu flower pot – great care had been taken
This elderly lady had given her
husband his favourite glass of coke and was now sharing her Sprite with him. She
smiled happily as she shared her story.
Little ones with a very different
launch pad for their kites
Lunch time sees favourite foods
shared, a real party atmosphere that lasts all day, very often all night, in
fact all weekend.
Everyone was so welcoming to
us.
A very moving interlude but in no way
a sad one.
ALL IN ALL LOVELY TO SEE ALL
AGES TOGETHER IN
REMEMBRANCE |