Africa Uncovered - Turning the bones - 8 Sep 08 - Part 1

Citizens of Madagascar refer to their nation as the "land of the ancestors". In many ways, theirs is a typical tribal society, and like many such societies they revere their ancestors.

But there's one big difference -- the Malagasy dote on their dead relatives to such a degree, that their remains are actually dug up.

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[iiNNOC3NT]

until u've seen africa u aint seen anything, all these shows make africa look dirty disgusting and poor, does any body relise that africa is a contenent with over 30 countries alone, so think of this, some countries are rich some countries are poor, when i went ghana it was beautiful with palm trees and statue and so many things i was like wow this place is beautiful, but they dont show u dat in the shows do they

[Eponae]

What lovely people!

although I have never heard of this custom before, it did not shock me.

They have much love in their hearts and goodness in their souls.

May they and their Ancestors be an example to us all.

[pranavishere]

@iiNNOC3NT yes

Ghana is a perfect example of a sucessful transistion from colonialism

[expatleanie]

in south east asia they do this if they need to move the grave due to construction or new developments. the body is dug up as a whole with bones and re located ina new place. this is quite an important proceedure. some cultures only celebrate the re union of the deceased.

[ANEWWORLD2012]

2012 the song - Harry Loco

song of hope

[helenkarijo]

waoh,today i have learnt soo much,it's funny how many cultures exist in the world

[glo85ria]

very informative stuff....definitely worth my time...keep on with the good work :)

[MwaliWe]

i believed i watched something on tv where people in south east Asia practiced this also! not sure if it's Thailand or so!...wow, small world!

[southernsudan]

Mama AFrica

[blackxavior]

This is really good stuff.