'Golgol' Ritual for Us on Saturday
By Shavkat
@Shavkat (141905)
Philippines
April 13, 2022 7:59am CST
My immediate family and mom's siblings decided to set the Ilocano practice 'golgol.' It is not like doing 'Google' here, myLotters. Let me explain this cultural practice. 'Golgol' is a local Ilocano traditional way of cleansing oneself after the death of a family member by taking a bath in running or flowing water, such as river, beach, etc. Ideally, it should be done right after the burial of the dead one. I just want to share it beside of being out my city again after more than two years due to this pandemic. The main purpose is to cut the possible death of other family members.
Do you have any rituals like this?
https://tawidnewsmag.com/cache-golgol-tradition-ilocanos/
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@sharonelton (30756)
• Lichfield, England
13 Apr 22
No, I don't have any rituals like this. I've never heard of anything like that before.
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@sharonelton (30756)
• Lichfield, England
14 Apr 22
@Shavkat That sounds like a really nice thing to do.
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@Shavkat (141905)
• Philippines
14 Apr 22
@sharonelton I think it is. Thank you.
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@sharonelton (30756)
• Lichfield, England
14 Apr 22
@Shavkat You're welcome. Have a great day. 
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@zhangxueying (3362)
• China
13 Apr 22
Before wearing a shroud, children usually wipe their bodies clean.There is no custom of bathing
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