Statements (57)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
cultural practice
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| gptkbp:associatedWith |
ancestor worship
|
| gptkbp:communityEvents |
involving family and friends
|
| gptkbp:criticism |
its environmental impact
|
| gptkbp:currentStatus |
several days
|
| gptkbp:documentedIn |
anthropologists
|
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Famadihana
|
| gptkbp:includes |
dancing
music |
| gptkbp:influenced |
gptkb:Christianity
|
| gptkbp:involves |
local communities
reburial of ancestors wrapping of bones in new shrouds |
| gptkbp:is_a |
cultural expression
|
| gptkbp:is_a_celebration_of |
gptkb:Malagasy_people
the dry season celebrates life and death draws media attention |
| gptkbp:is_a_time_for |
storytelling
|
| gptkbp:is_a_way_to |
celebrate heritage
connect with ancestors show respect to ancestors express grief and loss honor deceased relatives maintain cultural continuity |
| gptkbp:is_featured_in |
cultural festivals
art and literature the festival of the dead |
| gptkbp:is_part_of |
Malagasy_culture
|
| gptkbp:is_used_in |
feasting
family tombs other cultural rituals |
| gptkbp:occursIn |
five to seven years
|
| gptkbp:origin |
gptkb:Madagascar
|
| gptkbp:previousName |
the turning of the bones
|
| gptkbp:reflects |
belief in the afterlife
|
| gptkbp:significantEvent |
Malagasy_identity
|
| gptkbp:symbolizes |
family unity
|
| gptkbp:technique |
varies by region
fosters community spirit has evolved over time requires careful planning has historical roots has spiritual significance can be costly can attract tourists can be a source of conflict can be controversial can involve elaborate ceremonies can involve rituals of purification can vary in scale |
| gptkbp:traditions |
strengthens family ties
is passed down through generations is celebrated with joy is respected by many is_recognized_by_UNESCO |
| gptkbp:training |
various_regions_of_Madagascar
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