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To: CarrotAndStick

One of the features is that the Guest of Honour is present in an open coffin.

It lasts a couple of days, and today, there are a mix of traditional ceremonies, and something approaching a party - often a very boisterous party, where the deceased is remembered.


13 posted on 01/20/2008 5:34:04 PM PST by naturalman1975 ("America was under attack. Australia was immediately there to help." - John Winston Howard)
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To: naturalman1975

Sounds interesting!

Thanks for the information.


16 posted on 01/20/2008 5:38:47 PM PST by CarrotAndStick (The articles posted by me needn't necessarily reflect my opinion.)
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