Tuesday, June 05, 2007

Funeral in Paua (neighbouring village)




A funeral, 45 days after the death of the mother of a family in Paua, ward 7 in the Mamangkhe VCD.
1. Empty tongba (millet beer) drinking containers;
2. The phedangma (shaman), beginning proceedings which will end tomorrow with the final safe-journey away from earth of the dead-mother's spirit;
3. A view of the temporary structures and space prepared for the "celebration". Some 300-400 people attended.

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