Reflection Hunters 168: Bushes In The Riverside After Our Gulgol Ritual

Good evening, everyone.

A few days ago, my mom and I traveled to my grandma's house to attend my grandpa's (my grandma's elder brother's) funeral. We stayed there for the last night of viewing, and the following day is the funeral. It was early in the morning when we left grandma's house to go to church, which is a 15-minute drive. We rode to one of my grandma's sister's cars because all of the jeepneys were already full.

The next day, we went to the river. All the family members and relatives of my grandpa who passed away attended a ritual that they called "Gulgol" in Ilokano. It is a cleansing and healing ritual for the family of the departed. We did that in the river, which is also close to my grandpa and grandma's house. We walked a few minutes to get there. It was early in the morning so it was okay to walk and it was not very hot at that time yet.

My photo entry is me standing in front of the river

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So after the gulgol ritual, we all went to the river to rinse our hair, and after that, we headed back home. On our way, I saw the reflection of the bushes on the riverside, and I thought it was pretty. I took a few photos and I am posting these as my entry to @olgavita's Reflection Hunter Contest Round 168.

Thank you for reading and have a great weekend to all.

Xoxo,
@naniplayergamer
Your 11-year-old friend

May 24, 2024
Philippines

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Wow awesome 😎 I love watching rivers u know, and there in your place is such an amazing view to stay relax and have a moment 😇

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Hello dear friend @naniplayergamer
I'm so sorry, I'm so sorry for your loss.
The photographs that you show us of reflections are beautiful

Thank you @jlufer 🙏

phillipines is traditional culture

Yes, it is. Thank you @latinowinner

Hello @naniplayergamer
I'm very sorry about your grandfather.
your photographs of reflections next to the river are beautiful

Thank you @miprimerconcurso 🙏

My deepest condolences Nani...nice entry and goodluck.

Thank you, tita Jean.

Very good shots, Nani!!!

Thank you, mommy 💖

Condolences to the whole family of the departed. 🙏

We also have the ritual in the province; we call it "panghugas". We usually go to the beach to wash our bodies the next day after sending our beloveds to their final resting place.

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