World · Philippines Bureau
Manila South Cemetery sees lighter crowds on All Souls' Day
Despite sweltering weather, over 2,200 people visited Manila South Cemetery on All Souls' Day, marking a sharp drop from the 22,000 recorded on All Saints' Day.
LSN Philippines ·
MANILA — The Manila South Cemetery received over 2,200 visitors as of 10 a.m. on Monday, All Souls' Day, according to the Manila Police District. The foot traffic represented a marked decline from the 22,000 visitors who passed through the cemetery's gates on November 1, when Filipinos traditionally begin their annual commemoration of deceased family members.
The steady stream of mourners persisted despite hot and humid weather conditions that characterize November in Metro Manila. Visitors came to tend to graves, leave flowers, and spend time in quiet reflection at the burial ground.
The two-day observance of Undas — combining All Saints' Day and All Souls' Day — remains one of the Philippines' most significant cultural and religious observances, drawing millions to cemeteries nationwide. The lower Monday figures follow the massive crowds typical of the first day of the holiday period, as many Filipinos complete their cemetery visits during the weekend or the initial holiday morning.