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Some say that the Japanese Shukatsu Festa has been putting the “fun” back in funerals.
Thousands of gleeful participants would agree. As they climb into coffins in order to literally try them on for size, there’s time enough to smile for a photo op just before the lid ceremoniously closes.
Because of the photo op, it's important to look one’s ghostly best.
Therefore, there’s some prep work that needs to be before the final take. Oddity Central reports that funeral make-up can be applied to the face “for a deathly pallor.”
The outfit in which one chooses to
allegedly spend eternity can also be
carefully chosen. Customers can sift through racks
of robes and such in order to find that
perfectly angelic garment.
Although possibly a lot more fun
than actually kicking the bucket, these
death-before-death rehearsals are also
big (real big) business. This year’s Tokyo event included 50 companies, all vying
for the attention of over 5,000 mortal patrons.
But look out, Japan! Entrepreneurs in China and the Ukraine are not
far behind. They have already been offering customers the experiences of “rebirth” and “afterlife” via coffin-cozy activities.
Resources
http://www.odditycentral.com/pics/try-before-you-die-macabre-festival-lets-japanese-try-out-coffins-and-funeral-makeup.html
Copyright September 16, 2014 by Linda Van Slyke All Rights Reserved
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