Tana Toraja has incredible natural beauty ranging from mountain rows and green hills. In addition to rich in nature, tourist attractions d Indonesia is also rich in ancestral culture that is still maintained to date. Here, there are many ancient traditions that are still preserved, one of which is Rambu Solo '.
Rambu Solo 'is a funeral ceremony in Tana Toraja. What is the funeral ceremony? Eits, Tana Toraja custom funeral ceremony you can not miss it. Rambu Solo 'is the only most expensive ceremony in Indonesia and probably also in the world. The ceremony is carried out for days at a cost that is not small. One of the rituals performed is kembih buffalo. This buffalo is not enough just one. The higher the caste of the deceased, the more buffaloes are sacrificed.
The Tana Toraja believe that as long as it is not buried, the deceased is a sick person. His body deliberately injected formalin so as not to decompose while waiting for the family can hold Rambu Solo '. The deceased is considered to be in sickness only. The family still treats her like a living person, invites her to chat and joke. If it has been done Rambu Solo ', then the family believes the person is dead.
If Rambu Solo 'is less challenging for you, try visiting Londa or hanging a la Tana Toraja. Here, you can find many coffins hung in caves on steep cliffs. Dare to visit?
