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Gruesome aftermath of Torajan funeral ceremony and water buffalo sacrifice

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The sacrifice of the buffalo is considered sacred because it involves the spilling of blood on the earth.

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Torajan stone-carved burial site .

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Soon to be sacrificed water buffalo for sale at weekly market - Rentepao, Sulawesi, Indonesia

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Bolu Traditional Market.
Bolu is a unique Toraja's traditional public market. It is located about 1 km from the center of Rantepao town. Every six days, on the big market day, many buffalos and pigs are available for sale to those who need especially for funeral or thanksgiving ceremonies.

Strapped pigs for sale at weekly market - Rentepao, Sulawesi, Indonesia

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Tongkonan housing the deceased - Tana Toraja, Sulawesi, Indonesia

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When a Torajan dies, family members of the deceased are required to hold a series of funeral ceremonies, known as Rambu Soloq, over many days. During this time, the deceased is not buried but is embalmed and stored in a traditional house under the same roof with his or her family. Until the funeral ceremonies are completed, the person is not considered to be truly dead but merely suffering an illness. The dead relative is referred to simple as “a person who is sick” or “the one who is asleep”. Remarkably, this could even last several years after death, depending on how long it takes the family to raise money. During this time, the deceased family member is symbolically fed, cared for and taken out, and is very much a part of their relative’s lives.