Ref. : RIVA-RIJASOLO-FAMADIHANA-030541

Title : FAMADIHANA 2011

Caption : 29/08/2011 - Antsirabe, MADAGASCAR - The bodies are wrapped up in a new shroud, traditionally made of silk from the Antsirabe region (called “Lamba Mena” or “Lamba Landy”). The production of this fabric is extremely costly for poor families, but they would rather go into debt than avoid paying this ultimate form of respect to their ancestors. PHOTO : RIJASOLO/RIVA PRESS

Photographer : Rijasolo

Date created : 29-08-2011

City : Antsirabe

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Country : MADAGASCAR

Keywords : ancestors, ancetres, Antsirabe, celebration, Ceremonie, Culte, famadihana, famille, Imerina, Madagascar, Malagasy, Malgache, Merina, retournement des morts, tradition