Yesterday we buried Mbam and, as we always do when an animal dies, we did a tradional ceremony for him. Stephen, a son of the soil, offered some whiskey to the fore-fathers and asked them to take good care of Mbam on his way to the other world.
It feels good to do a ceremony like this with the keepers. Just as it feels really good to know that you are all there and thinking about us. It is great to have friends like you. As we say in Cameroon: we are together!
Best wishes, Simone
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5 Comments
RIP dear Mbam!
Yes, “we are together”!
RIP sweet one! Many people believe animals have no soul therefore don’t need a burial ceremony or funeral. I have always held them for my animals as I believe they do they have souls. It also helps me to have closure after I lose them and allows me to express my grief at my loss. My thoughts are with are all. Thank you for giving Mbam a wonderful life with lots of love. You have another guardian angel watching over Limbe.
Yes its good that you all have closure now and Mbam can rest in peace.
You all do a fantastic job, just my small word of encouragement to everyone at Limbe..