This article was written some years back, but since today is Araw ng mga Patay, I thought I would re-publish it today, since the information is still very relevant and today is the day for this year. This is a very important Philippine Cultural Event.
Today, November 1, was Araw ng mga Patay, a major holiday in the Philippines. Literally translated, Araw ng mga Patay means “Day of the dead.” Additionally, November 1st is All Saints Day in the Catholic Church, which is all related to Araw ng mga Patay, or Day of the dead. It is the day when the
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