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“Many Rivers to Cross” by Jimmy Cliff:
A moving and expressive song of hardship and struggle
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Tag Archives: Young People
The Evolution of After-Tears Parties in South Africa
More young people are bucking tradition and mourning loved ones in their own way
Traditions aren’t static. They constantly warp and evolve with every new generation. This is especially true in South Africa, as younger generations living in urban areas have adopted a brand new burial tradition: after-tears parties. An after-tears party is a time … Continue reading