The cemetery in Benkovac, in the municipality of Mala Subotica, was illuminated by lampaši on All Saints' Day. The lights lit on the graves shone in memory of loved ones who are no longer with us.
All Saints' Day is a day when we particularly remember the people who marked our lives. Many then visit cemeteries, tend to the graves of their loved ones, lay flowers and light candles. This was the case in Benkovac, where the holiday passed in a spirit of remembrance and respect for the deceased.
The lit lampaši on the graves created a distinctive scene that accompanies the observance of this holiday every year. Each candle symbolises a memory of a person who was once part of someone's life, and its flame on the grave testifies that the memory remains alive.
The Benkovac cemetery is a place of lasting memories. Visiting the cemetery is an opportunity for many to have a moment of silence, prayer and remembrance, thus expressing the connection between the living and those who have passed away.
The observance of All Saints' Day thus brought people together again this year around a common act of remembrance. Well-kept graves, laid flowers and lit candles testify to the lasting care for the memory of loved ones.
