Rituals in the process of Reconciliation

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Rituals in the process of
Reconciliation

• Jaanus Kangur

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Ritual

• May refer to values and/or beliefs
• May include symbols
• May consist more information than possible to see
  or hear

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Three dimensions of the conflict (Lisa Schirch)

• Rational/material
• Relational/social
• Symolic/cultural

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The general effects of the rituals

• Avoid miscommunication (Maurice Bloch)
• Actualise new reality
• Help to overcome cultural differences (Catherine
  Bell)
• Individuals learn by doing (Lisa Schirch)
• Help to stimulate the mind, body and senses
• Symbolically is easier to communicate qualitative
  information
• Emotions help to memorise
• Help to value what has been achieved through
  ritual (Tyler Burge)
• Focusing on the future (Juri Lotman)

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Two indigenous rituals

• Bougainville
• Singing a new song
• Bringing the dead person home
• Eating the betel nut
• Breaking bows and arrows
• Sharing gifts
• Uganda (alcholi)
• Mato oput
• Confession (in the name of father, mother, uncle
  etc)
• Breaking an egg
• Drinking a bitter drink from the common cup
  (calabasha)
• Eating together

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The ways to use the rituals

• Find proper ritual for specific context. For
  example religious
• Use some harmless elements of ritual. For example
  burning the confession
• Create new ritual. Avoid things that can feel
  strange or irrational

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Common rituals help to build stronger
relationships
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