Rambu Solo Ritual of Tana Toraja

Tana Toraja offers unlimited array of attractions that you will find something new every time you come, no matter how many visits you have ever made. Located in serene hillside, the area has pleasantly cool climate and beautiful panoramas. Its traditional villages remain authentic and well taken care of.

There are many activities available in the area, from heart-pumping adventure like trekking and river rafting to cultural journey like watching local fingers weaving traditional fabric. However it is commonly accepted that the most interesting attraction of Tana Toraja is its cultural rituals. Torajans have unique method to take care of death corpse. Adults are stored in soaring cliffs whilst babies are stored in trees.

The funeral ritual is known as Rambu Solo, which most likely is the most expensive funeral rituals in the country. Torajans are prepared to spend hundred millions or even billions to finance the procession which can take up to one month, depending on the social status of the death. To secure your chance a luxury to witness this ritual you will have to seek for information from local residents. They have their own way to determine the best time to do certain things, including holding funeral ceremony.

Cock fight and bull fight are integral part of the rituals, regardless the fact that cock fight is prohibited by law. In most of the cases, they still perform the cock fight by keeping themselves alerted. As soon as their watchmen indicate that the police is coming, they will immediately stop and pretend to do something else.

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