Family, food, photography
In alphabetical order…
Alex.
Moi. The sun was in my eyes. So, I was squinting.
Sam.
Speedy.
*Note: For non-Filipinos, undas means Day of the Dead. In the Philippines, it is celebrated on November 1, All Saints’ Day, and is followed by All Souls’ Day on November 2.
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Overheard … “So where did you have your family day?” “At the Manila American Cemetery, taking photos of graves of people not at all related to us.” “Say what?!”
Yeah, LOL something like that. But the American Cemetery is not the strangest place we’ve visited as a family just to take photos hahaha
Wow, family bonding time at the cemetery? ha ha, why not?
I love the photos and I cant decide which ones I like best but i think I would go with Sam’s. Great shots!
Great shots! I prefer to shoot in our town cemetery here in Silang, Cavite. Yesterday was another exhibition of old traditions and culture clashing with the modern.
When I was in highschool, we young ones kept ourselves busy with collecting molten wax and making a huge ball out of it. I always thought that our deceased grandparents and relatives had were delighted to see us have fun around their final resting place.
Yesterday, very few wax balls were being made as most of the kids and young ones had PSPs, digi-cams, iPods and cellphones in hand. Now I wonder what our dearly departed ones think of this?
Dinah, doesn’t matter where, ‘di ba. It’s all about enjoying a shared activity.
Jhay, Speedy and I were just talking about old cemeteries yesterday. There was one in Malabon where some headstones were very strange — devils and gargoyles. If those headstones still exist, wouldn’t it be grand to take photos of them hehehe
Yes, I think it would be grand to take photos of these very strange headstones in Malabon, Connie… but at the same time, I believe that you must exercise a bit of caution in places like these. Parang nakakapanindig balahibo ang experience siguro, just thinking that you will be surrounded by very negative energy…
By the way, just like Dinah, I think I enjoyed best yung playfulness ni Sam… but overall, lahat naman kayo ay very good ang eye for the subject at ang galing ng angles…
Thanks for sharing your new photo adventure.
Despite the graves, that is really the nicest park in Manila. Very quiet, peaceful and well maintained. I am sure if the dead there were able to speak they would not object to us enjoying their final resting place also.
There is an identical one in Hawaii called the Punchbowl.
Regarding “it’s like looking at truth from different perspectives.”… I have come across a line which comes back to me every now and then: “There is no actual reality. There is only perceived reality.” Something to think about very seriously, right? It is just so sad that I cannot recall from which book or film I got this… basta nag-stick na lang sa head ko and from time to time makes a strange visit. And the statement that you said here once again makes this line ring true.
I used to rent a house near Southside Brgy Hall, walked past the cemetery from “gate 2″ (jeepney stop ayala-fort bonifacio) and I actually found it calming, not scary. I don’t know why, I just feel at peace. Kind of disappointing now to see those buildings/condos popping up in the background.
Re buildings in the background. I agree. Ruins the landscape. But considering that many of those are residential condos, well, abode for the living has to take precedence over abode for the dead.
It is really odd to see that crosses are used in the Manila American Cemetary. Just as the Stars of David signify the dead American had Judaism faith. But other Christians can go with the cross too.
See in Arlington National Cemetary, it is very rare to see crosses but it is all headstones with the faith symbols engraved at the top (Catholic cross, Presbyterian Cross, Orthodox Cross, Muslim star/crescent, Judaism star of David, and for atheist – symbol of atom). The exception is the grave for the Kennedy brothers both senators (Bobby and Edward) which are the only 2 crosses you can see.
Usually the unknown American soldier has a marker “A Comrade In Arms Known But To God”.
Yes, the American cemetary is one of the best places to pause and feel the refreshing tranquility.