Unique Death Rituals of Toraja: A Journey into Sulawesi’s Culture
Tucked into the mountainous highlands of South Sulawesi, Tana Toraja is home to around 450,000 people whose relationship with death stands apart from most cultures. Guided by Aluk Todolo, death is seen as a gradual transition, and the deceased are treated as “makula’” or simply sick. From keeping bodies at home to hosting elaborate funerals, […]