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Offbeat: People exhume the bodies of their relatives and dance with them; this tribe has a strange tradition
Different traditions are followed all over the world. Each region has its own unique customs. Today, we're going to tell you about a mysterious tradition that will leave you amazed and stunned. Regardless of religion, when a person dies, a funeral is performed for their peace. Some people bury their bodies after death, while others cremate them. However, a strange and terrifying custom has recently surfaced on social media in which family members dig up their ancestors' graves, wrap their remains in a new silk cloth, and dance to music.
The Malagasy community of Madagascar practices a tradition called Famadihana. They believe that the spirits of their ancestors linger nearby and periodically return to earth to visit their loved ones. Famadihana is celebrated every five to seven years. During this time, the cemetery is like a festival. People dance to the beat of drums, cook food, and talk to their deceased relatives as if they were still alive. This is a wonderful sight for tourists. Even raising a finger is prohibited here, as it is believed to anger the spirits.
Following a plague outbreak in 2017, the government implemented regulations prohibiting the opening of graves, especially those of people who died from infectious diseases. Despite this, many people still observe this tradition. They say it is not a ritual of fear, but a ritual of love. This tradition shows that every culture views death differently. Some see it as mourning, while others celebrate it as a festival. The tradition of Famadihana, which may seem strange to us, is considered a celebration of respect and love for the Malagasy people. This is why it remains so popular and alive among its people.
PC: Rochak khabree
