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from a Hindu
In Bengal*, Pitru Paksha is a 16-day tradition that is thought 4.
myth. It relates that a 5. Warrior starved in Heaven for not honoring his ancestors
while alive. During this festival, the Bengali perform ceremonies for their ancestors to
achieve peace. Another country that honors the dead is Nepal*. Here Gai Jatra, lasting for
eight days in July or August, is a festival 6. cows are paraded throughout the town by
families who lost someone the year before. This is a way to remember the lost ones since
cows are considered sacred. Lastly, another unique country is Madagascar*. _7. the
concept of Famadihana is an unusual celebration. The Malagasy people believe that spirits
8. the body is fully decomposed. Therefore, every seven years, they
9. the cemetery and dig up bodies to spray with perfume, wrap in silk, and parade
around with music. 10. this is offensive* to Westerners, it is honorable here. Although
death is a universal fate we all share, how we deal with it can be largely dependent on
where you live in the world.
cannot rest
註:Bengal 孟加拉地區(包含孟加拉及印度西孟加拉邦) ancestor 祖先 Nepal 尼泊爾 Madagascar
馬達加斯加 offensive 冒犯的
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(C) deceased
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