Iligan City's Holy Halloween Alternative
In Iligan City, Philippines, the Catholic Church is promoting a 'holy' event to commemorate saints and souls, countering the traditional 'spooky' aspects of Halloween. This reflects a cultural facet unique to the Philippines, a predominantly Catholic nation.
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