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The Evolution of After-Tears Parties in South Africa

More young people are bucking tradition and mourning loved ones in their own way
Posted on January 5, 2017 by Marissa Abruzzini (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

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 →

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