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Tana Toraja: Journey to the Afterlife

Water buffalo are sacrificed to help assure the deceased a quick journey into the afterlife.  The number sacrificed depends on the social status of the person; in this case, more than 30 water buffalos over three days.

INDONESIA | Monday, 7 January 2013 | Views [379] | View Smaller Image

Water buffalo are sacrificed to help assure the deceased a quick journey into the afterlife. The number sacrificed depends on the social status of the person; in this case, more than 30 water buffalos over three days.

 

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