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Haitian Quake Brings More Money and Scrutiny to a Charity
New York Times Virtually unknown by Americans before an earthquake struck Haiti last month, the tiny charity founded by the performer Wyclef Jean stands … |
Tribe brings back dead with “clothing” ritual
Members of the Hanunuo Mangyan tribe in the Philippines do not leave their dead in the grave for long, digging up the remains of loved ones in an unusual revival ritual that itself is slowly dying out. The “kutkot” ritual is a tradition of bringing the dead back to life. A Filipino word for “scratch” or “unearth,” it entails dressing up the remains of the dead in cloth so that they take on a …
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