This Saturday commemorates the Day of the Deceased and the cemetery Christ the Redeemer presents a very different atmosphere from that of years previousmarked by calm and silence. Instead of the usual bustle of visitors to render tribute to their loved ones, today the cemetery is noticeably empty.
In years pastat 11:00 in the morning, the cemetery It was packed with people arriving with flowers and souvenirs. However, this year, the hallways among tombstones and mausoleums are desertswith just a few bouquets of fresh flowers decorating the graves.
Some visitors point out that the decrease attendance could be due to the difficulties economic, changes in traditions relativesor the growing use of social networks, since many prefer to pay tribute virtually.
Others regret that the new generations They no longer continue this custom, causing the memory of the ancestors to fade each year.
Rymon Luisa worker cemetery with more than 25 years of experience, expressed his surprise at the low turnout.
“The attendance of relatives “It’s pretty slow,” he said, adding that the situation could be related to the long weekend, since many relatives are out of town.
Further
- To guarantee the safety of the few visitors, several units of the National and municipal Police have been deployed in the cemetery.
- Likewise, some funeral home workers have come to the place to offer their funeral services to those who need them.
