Undas 2026 Part Two: The Lively Streets Outside Manila South Cemetery

An original 43-photo walk through the lively Undas street market outside Manila South Cemetery: flowers, food carts, toys, clothing stalls, vendors, community animals and the people who make the streets come alive.

By Pulse n Picks / November 10, 2026 / Original field notes

Undas 2026 Part Two: The Lively Streets Outside Manila South Cemetery

October 31, 2026 | Manila South Cemetery, Makati, Philippines | Photo Essay — Part Two

While thousands of families visited Manila South Cemetery to remember loved ones during Undas, something quite different was happening just outside the gates. The roads had become a lively market, with everything from flower stands and street food to clothes, small toys and trinkets.

It felt almost like a fiesta. The crowds came to commemorate the dead, yet life continued all around them. I enjoyed seeing the small details: people selling flowers, riders working their way along a busy road, families pausing at a food stand, and the animals that shared the neighborhood with everyone else.

This is a companion photo essay to my main Undas 2026 at Manila South Cemetery story. That article focuses on remembrance, family traditions, cemetery cats and dogs, and the touching pet memorials. Here I wanted to give the people and street vendors outside the cemetery a little more room. The ordinary moments deserve their own photographs.

Missed Part One?Read the full story of the walk, the cemetery visits, the cats and dogs, and how families observe Undas: Walking from Makati Circuit to Manila South Cemetery →

Photography: These are my own lightly edited photographs, with a PulsenPicks watermark. I photographed the visit with my Panasonic Lumix G100 and 20mm f/1.7 lens. Photo links lead to the camera listing; I may earn a commission from qualifying purchases at no extra cost to readers.

The Streets Fill Up for Undas

A few steps away from the cemetery gates, the road becomes a gathering place. Families pass food carts, bicycles thread through the crowds, and small shops make the most of the annual visiting season. The activity outside is part of what makes the contrast with the quiet memorials inside so striking.

People walking along a busy street outside Manila South Cemetery — Families and pedestrians make their way along the road.

Long street view with sidewalk food carts and street vendors — Small businesses line the road on the way to the cemetery.

Street stalls and visitors beside Manila South Cemetery — Visitors browse under the tents before moving on.

Cyclist moving among pedestrians by an Undas street market — A cyclist makes his way through the crowded street.

People walking between food stalls and colorful tents — The afternoon crowd makes the road feel like a neighborhood celebration.

Motorcycle sidecar on a busy market street during Undas — A motorcycle sidecar passes amid the movement of the market.

Undas market shoppers beside temporary roadside stalls — Passing shoppers stop to browse the roadside sellers.

Pedestrians and vendors in an outdoor market area — Simple tents and neighboring shops share the same busy stretch.

Mobile bicycle vendor selling colorful merchandise to passersby — A bicycle doubles as a way to transport merchandise.

Vendor stall with pedestrians walking along the market street — A small roadside shop catches the attention of passersby.

Food, Flowers, and Familiar Street-Side Favorites

Food and flowers sit side by side here. Some visitors pick up a snack before visiting family graves; others carry flowers to leave at a loved one’s resting place. These are the everyday details that make Undas feel distinctly Filipino.

Blue roadside food cart beside an Undas market street — A small food cart waits for customers along the road.

Street food displayed in trays at a roadside stall — Prepared dishes are displayed in a glass food cart.

Small market stand with snacks under a blue umbrella — A shaded stall offers simple snacks and drinks.

Illuminated food stall menu above shoppers in the evening — Bright menu boards draw customers to a food stall.

Street food and drinks sold at a market tent — Beverages and small bites are ready for passing visitors.

Outdoor street snack stall and visitors near the cemetery — A snack stall stands beside the road crossing.

Queen Sophia shawarma market stand near Manila South Cemetery — Shawarma joins the mix of foods available to visitors.

Pizza Hut food booth at an Undas street market — Even familiar food chains have a presence among the temporary booths.

Flower sellers and people browsing arrangements near the cemetery — Flowers remain among the most meaningful purchases of the day.

Flower arrangements displayed for cemetery visitors during Undas — Colorful arrangements wait to be taken to family memorials.

A Pop-Up Market of Clothes, Toys, and Little Finds

Undas is also a busy trading day for the small vendors around the cemetery. Shirts, sandals, inexpensive household items, jewelry, toys and trinkets fill temporary tables and hanging racks. Some of the most interesting photographs are not grand scenes at all, but these small stalls and the people who make a living running them.

Clothes hanging from a small market stall by the cemetery — Temporary clothing racks occupy a corner of the road.

Vendor beside an outdoor clothing display — Merchandise hangs from a simple roadside stand.

Outdoor market tables with clothes and small household items — A line of tables offers everyday items to shoppers.

Rows of colorful toys set out for sale on the pavement — Brightly colored small toys make for an eye-catching display.

Bright inflatable animal toys sold near Manila South Cemetery — Inflatable animal toys bring playful color to the street.

Street vendor and a heavily stocked merchandise cart — A loaded display cart holds an assortment of goods.

Clothing stall under a blue tent during Undas — T-shirts and other clothes hang in a makeshift shop.

Shoppers at a crowded accessories stall — Jewelry and accessories fill this compact market booth.

Roadside seller with assorted colorful items — Small inexpensive goods are displayed beside the street.

Market vendor seated behind a jewelry and accessories display — Racks of jewelry shine under the stall lights.

Temporary street-market booths set beneath tents — More temporary booths line the road near the cemetery.

Clothing display and shoppers at a street market — A clothing stand in the middle of the market activity.

Textile stalls and garments displayed near a busy sidewalk — Textiles and hanging goods bring more variety to the market.

Necklace display at a crowded Undas market — A stall packed with necklaces and smaller accessories.

Bicycle vendor in an urban street market — The market extends into the passing traffic and bicycles.

Children's items and colorful merchandise at a market stall — A small stall offers colorful items that interest young visitors.

Street vendor with bright small goods in the Undas market — Colorful merchandise turns a tiny roadside spot into a shop.

People and Animals Among the Crowds

I always find myself noticing the little moments beyond the market stalls. A dog out for a walk, a cat pausing for a look at the camera, and people working while the street stays busy. For me, these ordinary scenes are every bit as worth remembering as the festival-like crowds.

Small dog walking on a lead beside the market — A small dog enjoys a walk on a leash along the road.

Orange and white community cat in subdued evening light — One of the cats I encountered later in the visit.

Person beside an emergency vehicle at the Undas gathering — A scene from the emergency-response presence around the crowds.

Streetwear displays and shoppers outside the cemetery — The clothing stalls continue along another stretch of the road.

Textile sellers and pedestrians browsing outside Manila South Cemetery — One more look at the little stalls and passersby.

What I Took Away From the Visit

These pictures remind me that Undas is not only a day of mourning. It also brings people together: some to pray, some to remember, some to sell flowers or earn a living, and some simply to spend time with family. Outside the cemetery, all of those lives intersect for a little while.

Next time I visit, I know I will look for the cats again. But I will also remember the market stalls, the flowers, and the people who gave the streets their character on this particular afternoon.

All photographs are original PulsenPicks images from the Undas 2026 visit. Only conventional tonal, sharpness and watermark adjustments were made. Each photograph links to the Panasonic G100 camera listing used for this photo essay.

The gear behind the photos

Photographed with the Panasonic Lumix G100

These are my real photographs from the Undas street walk, taken with a Panasonic Lumix G100 and Panasonic Lumix G 20mm f/1.7 lens. I like being able to carry this small setup through busy streets without turning the camera into the center of attention. Here’s where to check the exact camera and lens.

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Two-part Undas photo essay

Read Part One: Inside the Cemetery

Part One follows my walk from Makati Circuit to Manila South Cemetery and tells the story of the families, memorials, community cats and dogs inside.

Read the original Undas story and see the photographs →