On November 2, the municipal cemetery of Ajijic was filled with flowers and festivities.
On November 1 and 2, the cemetery was open from 8:00 am to 8:00 pm with a Covid checkpoint at the entry.
Sofía Medeles (Ajijic, Jal.)– Unlike last year when the municipal cemetery only allowed people to enter to clean the tombstones, this year people were able to decorate the graves of their relatives who have passed away and spend some time together.
The doors of the cemetery were kept open from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. on November 1 and 2, and strict Covid checkpoints were maintained at the entrance. Visitors were required to wear masks and many did, and sanitizing gel was provided. In addition, Civil Protection personnel were on hand to assist.
«It is a beautiful tradition that year after year we try not to lose, besides being a moment of uniting with our living and our dead. I met many people that I know here and we were happy that this year the cemetery was more accessible and we could stay longer. And we found a very clean cemetery», said one of the Ajijic residents who was at the cemetery.
Inside the cemetery, people were busy cleaning and decorating the tombs, as well as sitting and socializing among families. Every grave, even the oldest and most forgotten, had at least one flower. Outside the cemetery flowers and food were on sale.
The person in charge of the office, Maximiliano «Max» Macías Arceo, said that elements of civil protection and public security were patrolling the cemetery. He also said that there were no mishaps and that people followed the requirements and respected the hours of service.
«The cemetery was not closed as such, because the gate to the stream is missing, but at the time (of closing) people were invited to leave and there were no problems. There were no altercations or mishaps», said Maximiliano «Max» Macías.
Also, on November 2, the cemetery closed one hour later by order of the Chapala City Hall, so that the families had the opportunity to leave their graves ready and clean of the garbage they may have generated during that afternoon.
Translated by Amy Esperanto.
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