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The Concept Of Hair Shaving And Wearing Of Black Clothings In Mourning. by redsun(m): 5:34pm On Aug 14, 2009 |
Is the concept of wearing black clothings for an extended period of time and (abolo)hair shaving among the (igbos) in mourning for close relatives a christian theme or african? What is the significance of it?It seems to come out more like a taboo if one,a mourner does not do it. |
Re: The Concept Of Hair Shaving And Wearing Of Black Clothings In Mourning. by ChinenyeN(m): 7:50pm On Aug 14, 2009 |
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Re: The Concept Of Hair Shaving And Wearing Of Black Clothings In Mourning. by ifyalways(f): 2:05pm On Aug 15, 2009 |
redsun:It might be cultural or traditional,i don't know abt African.Even christains engage in wearing black or white clothings BUT no more shaving. redsun:I think its to let everyone know you just lost someone you cherish and a sign of respect to the dead. Yes,its still seen as been cruel or/and a taboo If one does not do it. Been that our cultures are changing daily,widows esp Christians now,can now mourn with either a low cut hair,white or black earrings and a white/black gown for just 3 mths as against 1 yr or more praticed b4.Children who loose their parents are not forced to wear white/black clothing or shave,an earring would do just fine. |
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