In Moldova, families gather at cemeteries for 'Easter of the Dead' tradition

One week after Orthodox Easter, Moldovans gather in cemeteries to celebrate 'Easter of the Dead,' ancestral tradition from Orthodox liturgical calendar.

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This family celebration illustrates Moldovans' deep cultural attachment to religious and folk roots.

Ceremony represents crucial moment for transmitting values across generations.

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