Unique Death Rituals of Toraja: A Journey into Sulawesi’s Culture
The Toraja people, an ethnic group from the highlands of Tana Toraja on Sulawesi Island, Indonesia, approach death with reverence and celebration. Their unique practices treat deceased relatives as if they are still alive, keeping them at home until extravagant funerals are held to honor their memory. Unlike Western perspectives on mortality, they believe death […]