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199715 minGdoc-short

Funeral rite

199715 minGdoc-short

Namskyi Velikden, a Day of the Dead celebration in Polesie, honors the belief that the souls of deceased ancestors return to earth.

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Арнольд Дыбча

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Namskyi Velikden, a Day of the Dead celebration in Polesie, honors the belief that the souls of deceased ancestors return to earth.

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Арнольд Дыбчаdirector

Уладзiмiр Аксанiчcast

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Namskyi Velikden, a significant Day of the Dead celebration in Polesie, marks a time when communities honor their deceased ancestors. The documentary captures the rituals and traditions associated with this event, reflecting local beliefs that the souls of the departed return to earth. Through various ceremonies, families gather to remember and pay tribute to their loved ones, reinforcing cultural ties and shared memories. The film presents a vivid portrayal of this deeply rooted practice in 1997.

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