During Mother’s Day, the cemeteries in the National District and Santo Domingo Norte received hundreds of visitors who came to pay their respects to their mothers. The cemeteries were clean, organized, and painted for the occasion.
This year, there were more visitors compared to the previous year, causing heavy traffic in the area. Despite the heat and humidity, many people chose to walk to where their mothers were laid to rest.
Amidst the hustle and bustle, a mixture of emotions could be seen as visitors made their way to their loved one’s graves. Some mourned while others seemed resigned to the passage of time.
While some enjoyed themselves with music and games, others reflected on their memories of their departed mothers. The cleanliness of the cemeteries was evident, with freshly painted crosses and yellow curbs standing out against the greenery.
In the Cristo Redentor cemetery, visitors arrived in all kinds of vehicles, from luxury cars to motorcycles. The different sections of the cemetery catered to varying socio-economic groups, with the "popy" area for the wealthy and the "wawawa" area for the less affluent being the most visited.
At the Máximo Gómez cemetery, there were fewer visitors, but the mayor Carolina Mejía ensured that the cemeteries were maintained in dignified conditions.
Mayor Betty Gerónimo of Santo Domingo Norte also visited the cemeteries in the municipality, handing out flowers and candles to visitors. She expressed her commitment to keeping the cemeteries clean and well-maintained.
The Other Celebration
Meanwhile, those with living mothers celebrated by visiting them at home, taking them out to restaurants, or spending time together in public places such as parks and shopping centers.
Somos EL TESTIGO. Una forma diferente de saber lo que está pasando. Somos noticias, realidades, y todo lo que ocurre entre ambos.
Todo lo vemos, por eso vinimos aquí para contarlo.