Title – Coffin Cave
Date – August 2003
Location - Madagascar
The Madagascan reburial ceremonies are, to say the least, unusual. But those that partake in these ceremonies believe that even after death their family members who died remain behind to play an active role in the family and they are regularly consulted in important family decisions. For a number of different reasons they sometimes perform reburial ceremonies moving the remains (which are washed and placed in a new shroud) from one location to another. During this time family may choose to come and speak, sing to or even dance with the remains, in order to ingratiate themselves with these higher bodies.
Beyond The Blue understands the need to have an open mind about the traditions and culture of countries you visit, but we emphasise throughout our Gap Year and Independent Travel Safety & Awareness workshop the importance of respect. Even if you think that the local culture is a little extreme, understand that it has a place in the society where YOU are the visitor and appreciate the positive effect you can have on your host, by simply respecting what they believe.
Please visit our website at www.safegapyear.com
Image – ©Peter Mayhew
Date – August 2003
Location - Madagascar
The Madagascan reburial ceremonies are, to say the least, unusual. But those that partake in these ceremonies believe that even after death their family members who died remain behind to play an active role in the family and they are regularly consulted in important family decisions. For a number of different reasons they sometimes perform reburial ceremonies moving the remains (which are washed and placed in a new shroud) from one location to another. During this time family may choose to come and speak, sing to or even dance with the remains, in order to ingratiate themselves with these higher bodies.
Beyond The Blue understands the need to have an open mind about the traditions and culture of countries you visit, but we emphasise throughout our Gap Year and Independent Travel Safety & Awareness workshop the importance of respect. Even if you think that the local culture is a little extreme, understand that it has a place in the society where YOU are the visitor and appreciate the positive effect you can have on your host, by simply respecting what they believe.
Please visit our website at www.safegapyear.com
Image – ©Peter Mayhew
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