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Tana Toraja: Journey to the Afterlife

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While the funeral proceedings may appear gruesome to outsiders, the rituals are meant to honour and celebrate the deceased.  Spilling blood on the earth is considered a sacred act.  Torajans do not take death lightly - a single water buffalo often sells for more than a brand new car.

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While the funeral proceedings may appear gruesome to outsiders, the rituals are meant to honour and celebrate the deceased. Spilling blood on the earth is considered a sacred act. Torajans do not take death lightly - a single water buffalo often sells for more than a brand new car.


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