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Famadihana: The Malagasy Perspective on Death and Burial
Death is faced head-on in Madagascar through an extended and celebratory burial tradition
Not long ago, SevenPonds explored a fascinating part of Madagascar’s Malagasy culture: the tradition of second burial or “Famadihana.” The tradition is rooted in the belief that the body of the deceased needs time to decompose to properly pass into … Continue reading →
Posted in Cultural Perspectives
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Tagged Death and Dying in Africa, Embracing Death, Famadihana, Madagascar, Malagasy, Turning of the Bones
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