Bulakeños Commemorate Undas 2023

Bulakeños Commemorate Undas 2023
By: Sophia Arellano


UNDAS 2023: Today, November 1, people once again mourn for the remembrance of their deceased loved ones. Cemeteries in Bulacan are adorned with flowers and candles amidst periodic rains.


As part of the Undas celebration, Bulakeños light candles and offer flowers, accompanied by prayers for the peace of the souls of the departed. They reminisce on memories with their loved ones, pausing at the graves to reconnect, even if it is just through a visit to their graves today.


Pop-up stores selling food, drinks, and toys for children surround the cemeteries. Officials ensure the peace of "Ligtas Undas 2023," with medical personnel on standby in case of unforeseen incidents.





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