A local Mumbaki, a local priest and medicine man, who is highly ranked in the village. After his death many steps take place continuing from 3 to 9 days. The big community event is on the third day were all the relatives gather. Based on the position of the person who has died, different animals are slaughtered. Being a Mumbaki, two caribou along with pigs are all to be slaughtered. It is not done to be cruel and violent, but it is a cultural thing done to honor the one that has passed away. I will spare the details, but after this, the rest of the day is spent eating, drinking, and carrying on the ceremonies. The neighbors each do their part and help out by cooking and hosting guests in their house.
One of two caribou.
A community event, everyone is there to watch.
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