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Funeral and Burial Practices in Liberia
Even during the Ebola outbreak, Liberians insisted on proper burials for their loved ones
Honoring loved ones who have died is very important for the Liberian people. Though there are many regions in Liberia that have differing customs, there are certain beliefs and practices that are employed by many Liberians across the West African … Continue reading
Posted in Cultural Perspectives
Tagged Africa, Burial, Burial Practices, Cultural Perspectives, Ebola, Ebola Outbreak, Funeral, Liberia, Liberian People, Mourning, West Africa
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Bathing Rituals Around the World
Cleaning the dead is a tradition that spans across cultures
Whether you’re observing a traditional Buddhist burial rite, or you’re watching the HBO series Six Feet Under, you might see someone methodically bathe a person who has died. In fact, the act of bathing the dead has existed as a tradition … Continue reading
“Africa Stop Ebola” — A Song of Hope and Caring
“Africa Stop Ebola” brings together African music superstars and resonates with encouragement and information about the deadly infectious disease
The word Ebola evokes fear, suspicion and mistrust. Ebola is highly contagious, painful and often ends in death. It begins with symptoms most of us have experienced before: fever, sore throat, muscle pain, headaches, vomiting, diarrhea. But with Ebola, it does not … Continue reading
Posted in Expressive Music
Tagged Africa, Africa Stop Ebola song, Amadou & Mariam, Barbara Kanam, Carlos Chiniros, CDC, Dead, Deadly disease, Death, Didier Awadi, Disease, Ebola, encouragement, Grief, Hope, information, Kandia Kouyaté, Médecins Sans Frontières, Mory Kante, Oumou Sangaré, Salif Keita, Sierra Leone, Tiken Jah Fakoly, UNICEF, West Africa
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