MÉRIDA.- Entire families went this Sunday, November 2, to the Xoclán cemetery to honor your deceased relatives in this Day of the Deadwith flowers, paintings and souvenirs to place on their graves.
Thus, the pantheon was once again filled with life, as thousands of people came very early with flowers, brooms, buckets, rags, brushes and paint, with the purpose of leave the tombs shining of your loved ones.
Among those who attended was Mrs. Alejandra Dzul Marínwho did not want to miss despite a week full of work.
A must-see date at his mother’s grave in Xoclán
“I had work all week, but I couldn’t miss mass today and come give him a tidy up my mom’s house” she shared while arranging fresh flowers on the tombstone.
The surroundings of the cemetery also experienced an intense day: flower sellers They reported good attendance and constant sales. Prices varied from 50 pesos for a simple bouquet to more elaborate arrangements between 300 and 700 pesos.
The most requested were the traditional ones bouquets of carnations, cloud, cempasuchil and dried lovealthough loose roses were also offered at 25 pesos, candles at 30 and artificial flowers at 35 pesos per bouquet.
Complete families in the Xoclán cemetery
The atmosphere was familiar and emotional. could be seen entire families, from babies in arms to seniorswalking the corridors of the cemetery under the sun, many with umbrellas in hand to mitigate the heat.
Some brought their breakfast and, sitting by the grave, They shared cochinita cakes and sodawhile they remembered their deceased.
The surroundings of the pantheon were at times affected by the high influx of vehicles, but elements of the Municipal Police and the Secretariat of Public Security (SSP) maintained surveillance and coordination in the internal and external operations of the cemeterywhich allowed the day to pass in order.
The headquarters of official Pantheons It remained open until three in the afternoon, to provide information to those who had questions about the services provided.
Constant arrival of visitors to Xoclán
Throughout the day, the flow of visitors was constant, with people They arrived on foot, by “Va y Ven” or by car.although the latter faced difficulties in finding parking.
Beyond the inconveniences, the general mood was one of contemplation and affection. Every flower placed, every grave cleaned and every tear shed had the same purpose of keep the memory alive of those who went ahead along the way.
“I brought you to meet your great-grandsongrandpa; “He’s a little crybaby, but I’m always going to talk to him about you,” a woman with a baby in her arms was heard saying between tears and smiles.
From Campeche to Xoclán for his grandparents
Roxana Ramos Rayón comments: “I I come from Campeche every November 2 to see my grandparents, my mother couldn’t this year because she is sick, but I couldn’t let them down, it is a very important tradition for my family.”
The day took place in a family and respectful atmosphere; throughout the day, the Xoclán Cemetery continued to receive visitors.
In the air you could feel the marigold aromawas heard murmur of prayersas well as the echo of the footsteps of those who, on this day, once again felt close to those who are never forgotten.