An Akha Funeral


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Rather than trying to climb out once the coffin is in place, the two men stay in the grave as the dirt pours in. As the level gets higher, they get closer to being able to get out. They are often pelted with dirt and stones as people fill the grave—maybe even on purpose, as a joke. A couple times, this man reaches down to scoop up some of the dirt and throws it at the crowd, and everybody laughs.

 

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