Gulgol: Ilocano Post-Burial Ritual for Grief, Cleansing, and Healing
In Ilocano communities in Northern and Central Luzon, the 'gulgol' ritual continues after burial. This ancient tradition, performed by rivers or the sea, aims to cleanse the departed's soul and heal the bereaved families' grief.
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