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Nascer crescer e morrer

Philippines has a high mortality rate and in Manila area, 5 people die for each 1000, making funerals very common.
A wife and brother of the deceased mourn next to grave, while family and friends take position between graves and give a last tribute to the person who died.

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Contained in galleries: Philippines - Life amongst the dead - Black and White set

Philippines has a high mortality rate and in Manila area, 5 people die for each 1000, making funerals very common.<br />
A wife and brother of the deceased mourn next to grave, while family and friends take position between graves and give a last tribute to the person who died.