Riva Press presents Famadihana a series on the “turning of the bones” ceremony unique to the Malgasy people of Madagascar. Ancestors are central to their conception of life, death and the metaphysical forces that rule our world. When a family member dies, his soul remains on Earth, present in the lives of his surviving relatives, and his influence must be taken into account. The full version of this article is available in French.
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