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BY Ama Nunoo, 1:00pm December 23, 2020,

Four unique traditions only people from the Republic of Congo can relate to

by Ama Nunoo, 1:00pm December 23, 2020,

Four unique traditions only people from the Republic of Congo can relate to
Basilique Sainte-Anne du Congo. Image: Wikimedia Commons/Blandaucongo 

The ancestors must be honored

In the Republic of Congo, it is not uncommon for elders to share a drink with their ancestors, be it at weddings, naming ceremonies or funerals. All this is to show reverence to their ancestors and to seek their protection from beyond the grave.

Last Edited by:Mildred Europa Taylor Updated: December 23, 2020

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