Thousands perform fake funeral in South Korea

The concept of death is very vague to every living entity. Humans can know everything, except what happens after death. Maybe this is why the Hyowon healing center at South Korea has started a new ritual since 2015. In this ritual, the funeral ceremony is performed of a living individual, where every process of an actual funeral is performed, including the keeping of that individual in the coffin for 10 minutes.

This event was performed on every individual of every class and age. In an interview with Cho Ja- hee, a native of that country who performed his own funeral, he said, “This ritual gives us a new meaning of life. It helps us to face death and live life more optimistically, which is very much needed in a country like South Korea”.  

The people who have performed their own funeral have done it so that they can simulate death and thereby be free of its bonds. More than 25,000 people have participated in this event and have even hanged their portraits as the deceased. However strange this event might be, it is very unique and highlights the meaning of life. 

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