Ritual - Toraja
Torajans are renowned for their elaborate funeral rites, burial sites carved into rocky cliffs, massive peaked-roof traditional houses known as tongkonan, and colourful wood carvings. Toraja funeral rites are important social events, usually attended by hundreds of people and lasting for several days. The ceremony is often held weeks, months, or years after the death so that the deceased's family can raise the significant funds needed to cover funeral expenses.
One component of the ritual is the slaughter of water buffalo. The more powerful the person who died, the more buffalo are slaughtered at the death feast. Some of the slaughtered animals are given by guests as "gifts", which are carefully noted because they will be considered debts of the deceased's family.
Eros.B. 2. Mai 2020, 10:53
excellent photo -reportage ... Compliments!Best regards.
Eros
Mojmir 14. April 2020, 15:44
Ein sehr starkes Bild über dieses Ritual!Bemerkenswerte Fotoarbeit in toller Bildqualität!
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LG Mojmir
JOKIST 8. April 2020, 22:32
Hey, das sieht ja fantastisch aus...!!Ingrid und Hans
de ceulaer 6. April 2020, 20:43
horrible spectacleLufo 6. April 2020, 18:15
A spectacular and dynamic photo.The explanation is also very interesting.
Greetings Lufo
Detlef Both 6. April 2020, 14:30
Spektakuläre Szene, exakt im richtigen Moment abgedrückt.Gruß Detlef
J Oscar Sierra Echo 6. April 2020, 14:07
Striking document and thanks for about!stay@home