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Mixed reaction as family builds house on top of a cemetery in the Philippines (Video)

A TikTok video featuring a family living at the peak of a cemetery in the Philippines has recently gone viral, capturing the fascination of many viewers.

In the shared video, a woman, presumably the wife, proudly points to her unique home situated atop one of the tombs.

She takes a curious tourist on a tour of their apartment, introducing him to her husband, who happens to be a skilled tattoo artist, and their young son.

The lady then leads the tourist up to the rooftop, providing him with a breathtaking view of the entire cemetery surroundings.

The unusual living arrangement has sparked a plethora of opinions and reactions from intrigued individuals who couldn’t help but comment on the remarkable sight.

See some reactions below: 

@YaYaNef: “I absolutely love your understanding of other’s norms. Respect to you! While others are quick to judge/criticism- you are open and curious to learn.”

@Izwan Lavio: “This reminds me of the song “Cemetery” by the Australian band Silverchair. Part of the lyrics – ” I live in the cemetery”

@immygray: “You should look up happy land in Philippines, a whole city made in Manilas landfill. I volunteered there when I was younger, very eye opening.”

@morena: “Live where ever is best some people have it harder than others sending blessings.”

@JustCallMeKat: “I love the people of Manila I watch so many docs about them they are truly amazing people we can all learn from.”

@lisamarie: “They living good compared to most I seen usually they got no light water food or fans jst a cold floor.”

@Androidjen: “I honestly felt they are living their best life. I maybe a bit presumptuous but they look happy and content. #gratitude.”

@user2349964177688: “I always say, don’t complain about your problems, because people have worse than you in different parts of the world.”

WATCH VIDEO BELOW: 

@sealontour

📍Manila, Philippines 🇵🇭 These people live in the Cemetery- We spent a day in this Cemetery in Meto Manila that has a population of 3,000 residents.

♬ original sound – Seal 🦭

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