kalag-kalag

Kalag-kalag na liwat. The cemeteries of Calbayog have been spruced up in time for tomorrow's observance of All Souls' Day. I'm wondering why folks in other parts of the country visit their dear departed on November 1, the day reserved for the saints.

Anyway, I was at the Calbayog Catholic cemetery this afternoon, you know to escape tomorrow's crowd and not to mention the heat. I thought I would like to share with you some pictures which I managed to take. Let's say to make you miss your old hometown, or for you to smile.

These are many things that one will see in the Calbayog Catholic Cemetery, the tombs for one are many. The structure which always manage to catch my attention is this archway (I hope I am using the right term) leading to the chapel. It's made of brick and coral stone; and on top of it is carved a seal with the images of a skull and bones and the numbers 1885. I suppose that's the year the cemetery was (or at least the archway) was put in place. (You may also check this link)

Stalls are in now place in front of the cemetery. They sell everything from foodstuff, drinks and what have you. I think i saw at least three stalls with videoke machines. Even the local branch of a popular fastfood has one stall. And yes, there was a pink coffin on display, thanks to the promotion of the Calbayog branch of a pre-need company.

Oh yes, there are also signs in the cemetery, the one on top is obviously for the drivers whose vehicles will surely clog the highway tomorrow. And how about the sign below?

Meanwhile in one of the private cemeteries, it's a fiesta complete with bandrettas and yes, decors which welcome everyone to Halloween land.

Now this is the sign that is most welcome. There are Police Officers and Barangay Tanods stationed in the four cemeteries.

Back to the stuff for sale at the stalls. They sell everything from candles . . .

. . . to cotton candies.