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famadihana

Noun

Meaning

famadihana (countable and uncountable, plural famadihanas)

A Madagascan ceremony in which a corpse is exhumed, wrapped in fresh cloth, and reburied, to the accompaniment of dancing.

Source: en.wiktionary.org

Examples

For instance, they may bless their dead at church before proceeding with traditional burial rites or invite a Christian minister to consecrate a famadihana reburial. Source: Internet

The famadihana is an occasion to celebrate the beloved ancestor's memory, reunite with family and community, and enjoy a festive atmosphere. Source: Internet

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