VOICED : Plague alert over Madagascar's macabre body turning

The video explores the Malagasy tradition of 'turning the bones,' a ritual where families exhumate and celebrate with their deceased ancestors. This practice, rooted in cultural beliefs, allows the living to connect with the dead, seeking blessings and honoring their memory. However, it poses public health challenges due to potential plague outbreaks from handling the remains. The tradition is a significant cultural event, bringing families together but also raising health concerns.

What is the primary purpose of the 'turning of the bones' tradition in Malagasy culture?

• To prepare the deceased for the afterlife

• To connect the living with their ancestors

• To perform a religious ritual

• To celebrate the harvest season

How does Isabel feel during the 'turning of the bones' ceremony?

• Sad and happy simultaneously

• Joyful and carefree

• Angry and resentful

• Indifferent and detached

What belief do the Malagasy people hold about their deceased ancestors?

• They are reincarnated into animals

• They can influence the lives of the living

• They become guardian angels

• They are forgotten after burial

What is a significant health risk associated with the 'turning of the bones' tradition?

• Transmission of the plague

• Contamination of water sources

• Increase in air pollution

• Spread of malaria

How has the Malagasy tradition of 'turning of the bones' been challenged in recent times?

• By public health concerns

• By changing religious beliefs

• By modern technology

• By economic downturns