October 31, 2010 (Saturday)
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Long weekends in the Philippines mean a 3 to 4-day rest from work because of a legal or non-working holiday. This Monday, it is November 1, 2010 (also known as All Saints' Day). In the days before this holiday, people are busy with thoughts of commemorating their ancestors and loved ones who have passed on and hopefully, going on a little vacation on the side. For my part, this is one of those annual relative-gathering opportunities where we perform our duties as sons and daughters born as a Chinoy with numerous traditions.
As we visited the cemetery today, I began to fear that I may not remember the intricacies of this tradition when my mind, as early as these past few years, quickly got bored and shifted to my Ipod or my cellphone every time we were there. While I was growing up, I was taught that there were various ways to show your love for someone. I guess visiting the deceased and preparing a bountiful feast for them at least once a year in their afterlife was one way.
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