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The Revival of Chinese Funeral Customs

Professional mourners revive Chinese funeral customs with lively, ritual-based performances

The ancient funeral rituals of China have been experiencing a popularity renaissance. In what is described by NPR as a “final, dramatic and tearful farewell,” the revived funeral rituals combine music, food and drink with an emotional performance by a … Continue reading

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