«Fun» funeral in New Orleans

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«Fun» funeral in
New Orleans

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The city of New Orleans is located on the Mississippi River in
southeastern Louisiana. The large Lake Pontchartrain is also
located within the city limits. New Orleans is best known for its
distinctive French architecture and French culture. It is known for
its food, music, cultural events and the Mardi Gras festival held
in the city. And New Orleans is also known for its fun funerals.

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New Orleans is home to a
large number of fans of the
voodoo religion and jazz
lovers. It is customary to
play this music here during
funeral ceremonies. In
addition, people dance and
have fun at funerals. It is
believed that death is not
the end, but only a
transition from one state of
mind to another.

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This tradition dates back to the beginning of the XIX century.

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Jazz funerals were usually
held for black men, in
particular for creative
people (musicians, singers,
etc.).

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This is what the New Orleans cemetery looks like

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