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[quote=IBAUSSIE,279510]My fiancee in Zhanjiang and her family will honour this custom today.We spoke of this only yesterday. I remember that when in Russia,a similar tradition or custom is observed on a particular day of the year.I was honoured to participate in it with the family i was home staying with. Everyone who was able travelled to the cemetary where loved ones,ancestors are buried. Time is spent cleaning and then remembering those who have past away. People bring food and drink and actually have bbq's and picnics at the grave site.Chairs and tables are fixed in place at many sites. Much vodka is consumed by the family members and also by the deceased as vodka is poured on them. The belief is that they are not forgotten and are still part of the family,part of the celebration. A wonderful custom peter[/quote]
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