Celebrating our 7th day grandma's death

@Jigenj (75)
October 27, 2021 6:05am CST
Sounds like anomali to celebrating death, but we did that. We do it at 3rd, 7th, and the biggest celebration will be held at 9th day. Men from the neighborhood will came to our house and praying together, and we serve them with a food. Here the picture of us preparing the food. We preparing the rice, tofu and egg braised in coconut milk, vegetables mixed with seasoned grated coconut, and crackers. Sorry for the picture's low quality, it's kinda dark here:')
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louievill
@louievill (28851)
• Philippines
27 Oct 21
This tradition is from what country?
Dian Agustini
@Jigenj (75)
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27 Oct 21
From Indonesia.
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rebelann1949
@rebelann (112966)
• El Paso, Texas
27 Oct 21
I am ignorant about this so pardon my question: When you celebrate are you celebrating her life and what she accomplished?
Dian Agustini
@Jigenj (75)
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27 Oct 21
Yes, but more like honoring life. The funny thing is that we do it for the living one, so that they can remember they can die anytime so they will live their life calmly.
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rebelann1949
@rebelann (112966)
• El Paso, Texas
28 Oct 21
Oh ok, I think I understand.
Nawsheen
@Nawsheen (28643)
• Mauritius
27 Oct 21
So sorry for your loss. There is nothing wrong praying for you dear ones who have passed away
Dian Agustini
@Jigenj (75)
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27 Oct 21
Thank youuuu
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Taylor Casper
@t100068 (289)
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27 Oct 21
I'm sorry to hear that. Are you celebrating in memory of her and her life? Where is this tradition celebrated? There's nothing wrong with doing things to honor and show love and respect for your deceased relatives.
Dian Agustini
@Jigenj (75)
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27 Oct 21
More like 'honoring her life'. This is from Lombok island, Indonesia. I can't say only Indonesia, this country is preety big and there's a lot of tribes with different cultures.