toraja culture

10 more uniqueness of trend owned by Toraja tribe of south sulawesi

If talking Toraja may not be endless. District which is 350 km from the city of Makassar has become a tourist prey from various countries because of its cultural uniqueness. The area that has now expanded into 2 districts of Tana Toraja and North Toraja has become one of the tourism destinations that continue to be encouraged and supported by the Minister of Tourism to return to become the second tourist destination in Indonesia after Bali. Tourism Tana Toraja had reached its heyday before the Bali bombing event, Toraja at that time became the second largest area visited by foreign tourists after Bali. Nothing wrong if there is a slogan that reads "Do not Die Before to Toraja" because there are many things in Toraja that you probably will not find elsewhere in Indonesia even in this world than in Toraja. Here are some unique things that only exist in Toraja.

1. CEREMONY OF RAMBU SOLO "
Through the Rambu Solo ceremony 'you can see that the Toraja people are very respectful of their ancestors. This funeral procession consists of several arrangements of events, where in each event you can see the values of culture that until now still maintained by the people of Toraja.

Prosesi Acara Rambu Solo' di Toraja

Upacara Rambu Solo yang Menghabiskan Biaya Sampai Miliaran Rupiah

2. VARIOUS KINDS OF KUBURAN
Maybe you are one of the readers who wonder, why some attractions in Toraja is actually presenting a tourist attraction that seemed a bit creepy, instead of showing off the beauty of nature. However, so it is and in fact, the unique grave in Toraja is actually a special attraction for foreign tourists and local tourists. Graves in Toraja vary there are hanging graves, stone graves, cemetery graves, and tree graves. Each grave is quite unique because each of these graves has its own story. For example, like a baby who died and have not grown teeth, it will be buried in the Tree Tarra with the intention that the baby can drink tree sap instead of breast milk. Read more in 5 Kinds of Unique Tombs in Toraja.

Kuburan Gantung

Kuburan Pohon di Kambira, Sangalla'

Kuburan Batu "Liang" di Lo'ko Mata

3. ADU KERBAU "MA'PASILAGA TEDONG"
Ma 'Pasilaga Tedong or Tedong Silaga is no longer a strange thing for some people who have visited Toraja. Ma 'pasilaga tedong or Adu Kerbau is a tradition in Toraja since the ancestors are preserved as one part of the' solo sign '. There is nothing wrong if the tedong silaga can be regarded as one of the attractions Toraja because it is one of the most festive and interesting event to be witnessed directly. In addition to presenting keseruannnya tedong silaga store unique uniqueness of the unique unique name of the buffalo

Ma' pasilaga Tedong

4. HOW TO BUY BUFFAL "MA 'TINGGORO TEDONG"
This is a tradition that can be called an adrenaline test because some people do not dare to witness this event directly for fear or may not bear to see the buffalo, but for the Toraja this is a tradition and has become commonplace for them. Perhaps you could say that this ma'tinggoro event is the cause of Toraja Parang is known until outside Toraja because of its sharpness, just one time slash to kill a buffalo.

Ma' tinggoro Tedong

5. HOUSE ADDRESS "TONGKONAN"
Tongkonan is a traditional home of Toraja people. Made of wood piles decorated with red, black, white and yellow carvings. The word "tongkonan" is derived from the Toraja language which means tongkon "sit" .Tongkonan is the center of social life of Toraja tribe. The rituals associated with this traditional house are very important in the spiritual life of the Toraja people. Therefore, all family members are required to participate because they extend their relationship with their ancestors. There are several different types of tongkonan houses to fit the function in society.

Rumah Tongkonan di Ke'te Kesu

6. CEREMONY GENERAL REPLACEMENT REGISTER "MA 'NENE"
In Toraja there is a ritual or custom in the funeral procession quite unique and may seem creepy. Bodies that have been buried for years on a tall cliff, a stone grave, or a patani cemetery will be re-enlivened by changing clothes and dressing like a living person. Currently the ma'nene event that we can see ditoraja no longer walking corpses like that happened in antiquity but currently only limited to changing the body / mummy then make the corpse like a person walking.

Prosesi Acara Ma' Nene'

7. ADU KAKI "SISEMBA"
This is one of the cultural attractions of Toraja that may not exist in other areas. This event is very interesting to watch because this attraction is more similar to tauran but sisemba this only use leg strength. The sisemba event is held after the harvest as an expression of gratitude for the harvest. This event is usually done by involving tens to hundreds of people but still with a sense of kinship so there is no sense of resentment among participants.

Atraksi Sisemba di Kande Api

8. NATURAL VIEWS
Toraja is not only famous for its culture and traditions but Toraja is also famous for its nature. Have you ever heard of an area called Batutumonga? This is one of the best natural tourism options that Indonesia has.
Visiting Tana Toraja in South Sulawesi, you can go directly to Batutumonga. One choice of natural tourist destinations that unfortunately if you miss people often call it "The Land Above the Cloud". Batutumonga is a village that has a cool air besides your eyes will be spoiled with beautiful rice field terraces that will be more beautiful when it coincides with yellow rice farmers. The rows of tongkonans and the granaries that stand firmly will be the scenery that adorns your journey and at certain points you will see dozens of tongkonan houses are arranged so beautifully.

Eksotisme Pemandangan Rumah Tongkonan dan Tebing Batu

Negeri di atas awan di Batutumonga

9. TORAJA COFFEE
Can not be denied that Toraja coffee is now famous in the international world. This unique flavored coffee comes from the Toraja mountains already very popular in other countries such as Japan which is now the largest importer of coffee from Toraja. "Remember Coffee .. Remember Toraja .. more delicious to drink Toraja coffee on Toraja earth" a slogan that is now used by the government to promote Toraja coffee. Enjoy a glass of Toraja coffee when visiting Toraja to complement your visit.

Kopi Toraja dan Kue Tori'

10. TORAJA WOVEN
Woven fabric Toraja is one of the ancestral heritage that is still on guard sustainability to this day. Toraja woven fabric has a very high position in Toraja culture. Woven cloth plays an important role in various traditional ceremonies, also serves as a symbol of prosperity and glory. In the past only certain people were able to own such fabrics such as the nobility or economically capable societies.

Berbagai Motif Tenun Toraja

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Thus some of the unique things that exist in Toraja and many more uniqueness-uniqueness Torajayang may not be found elsewhere. Do not ever hesitate to put Toraja into your tourist agenda because Toraja will be a moment you will never forget. You need not hesitate because Toraja is known for its tolerance and friendliness of its people.
"Do not Die Before to Toraja" a phrase that comes out of the mouths of amazement with Toraja and will make you wonder what's wrong with Toraja ??? The land of the living dead?