The Torajans of Sulawesi Island Death Theory

As a human being, we are closely related to death at least once in our life. We are alive and dead, it is as simple as that. Death defined by Merriam-Webster is only the end of life. But the basic definition of this death will only perpetuate fear. This is because I do not understand what happens after death. Many people choose to use religion to ease this fear, or I hope there will be more after the end of our life. Religion prove that our beliefs and attitudes towards death have a great influence on how we choose our lives.

Torajan is an indigenous peoples of South Sulawesi, known for its burial rituals and is part of the world's most complex things. Their tradition includes rituals such as trees filled with dead infants, portraits of the dead, full-length portraits of the dead, removal of the body for five years to change clothes, treat dead families as "ill" at home included. "It can sometimes be up to two years until they can afford them a suitable funeral.

The conflict between the local Torajan leader and the South Sulawesi provincial government (as a tourism developer) occurred in 1985. The government has designated 18 Toraja villages and cemeteries as traditional tourist attractions. As a result, zoning restrictions are imposed on these areas, and Torajan himself is prohibited from replacing their Tong Kongan or the burial ground. Some Tradjan leaders objected to the plan as they thought their rituals and traditions were determined by outsiders. As a result, in 1987, the village of Torajan Kete · Kazz and some other designated tourist attractions shut the doors to tourists. This closure lasted only a few days. Because the villagers found it difficult to survive without selling gifts even if they sell gifts.

This is the reason why local people in Sulawesi can request visitors the funeral viewing fee. Their funeral is very interesting. Our guide Irwin led us to the first Torajan death ritual. Three men who had dead pigs on the ground, blood flowing out of their nose and mouth and equipped with what looked like flame radiators burned the animals for a few minutes. When they turned over the pigs, the body entered into a hard condition and the hair was burned out. Irving offers facts and explanations to us, but we are so interesting that it is horrible to listen. Instead, I concentrate on the blunt topic of the flamethrower.