Batak funeral rites

GPTKB entity

Properties (61)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf cultural practice
gptkbp:associatedWith gptkb:Batak_people
gptkbp:broadcasts local media
gptkbp:criticism costliness
gptkbp:documentedIn anthropological studies
gptkbp:emphasizes the afterlife
gptkbp:features traditional music
gptkbp:first_held in_North_Sumatra
gptkbp:future_plans well in advance
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Batak funeral rites
gptkbp:impact modern influences
gptkbp:includes community participation
dancing
family gatherings
sacrifice
feasting
the lighting of candles
the sharing of stories
the use of traditional crafts
the recitation of poetry
the use of offerings
funeral processions
the performance of rituals for the living
the performance of specific dances
the reading of prayers
the sharing of food with the community
the use of ancestral relics
the use of specific symbols
the use of traditional medicine
gptkbp:influenced gptkb:Christianity
regional customs
gptkbp:involves rituals
gptkbp:is_a cultural expression
expressing grief
gptkbp:is_a_popular_spot_for cultural tourism
gptkbp:is_a_source_of community pride
cultural knowledge
gptkbp:is_a_time_for reflection on life
reconciliation among family members
gptkbp:is_a_way_to strengthen community ties
connect with ancestors
gptkbp:is_attended_by government officials
gptkbp:is_available_in a rite of passage
gptkbp:is_characterized_by elaborate ceremonies
gptkbp:is_essential_for social cohesion
identity preservation
gptkbp:is_featured_in a celebration of life
'Manortor'_ceremonies
gptkbp:is_popular_among tradition and modernity
gptkbp:is_used_in local folklore
designated funeral houses
financial contributions from family
music played on traditional instruments
the giving of gifts.
the preparation of the body
gptkbp:notable_feature traditional clothing
gptkbp:occasion several days
gptkbp:reflects Batak_beliefs
gptkbp:servedIn to honor the deceased
gptkbp:variant subgroup_within_Batak
gptkbp:was_marked_by the use of specific colors