Fun funeral in New Orleans

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The city of New Orleans is located on the Mississippi River

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

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.

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.).

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

This is what the New Orleans cemetery looks like

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