Oct 28, 2020 · Tana Toraja takes the cake (the whole bakery, really) as the most unique place i’ve visited. Beyond the luscious green rice terraces and windy roads, a fascinating culture around death unveils itself. Here, the locals live beside their dead loved ones - often for years - …

Aug 27, 2019 · Tana Toraja is famous for its unique funeral ceremonies and animal sacrifices to celebrate the dead. Less known are the scenic hikes through bamboo forests, coffee & cacao plantations, rice terraces and traditional villages with Tongkanans, friendly locals and cheerful children ready to play.

Jan 9, 2024 · Tau Tau, pronounced “Tau-Tau,” are carved wooden statues created to represent deceased individuals. These lifelike effigies are an integral part of the Torajan ethnic belief system, reflecting the deep respect and connection the …

Nov 4, 2015 · Tana Toraja (also referred to as Toraja) is a region in South Sulawesi, Indonesia. It is a landlocked regency and it is famous for the Torajan homes (Tongkonan) and traditional funeral ceremonies.

Jan 9, 2024 · Tanah Toraja is a fascinating journey, with its unique cliffside graves, karst mountains, and notoriously unusual funeral customs and beliefs. This travel guide will explain how to get to Tana Toraja, where to stay, all the best things to do, and everything else you need to know before you go!

Mar 12, 2024 · The Tana Toraja Regency (Toraja land) in South Sulawesi, is one of Indonesia’s best kept cultural secrets. A place where a persons death is the most important event in one’s life, the unique culture and history of the region is fascinating.

Tana Toraja is the most visited and best known part of Sulawesi. This area is best known for its special culture and unique burial ceremonies. And although we had read up quite a bit about this part of Sulawesi, we were overwhelmed by its beauty.

Nov 14, 2024 · Tana Toraja in South Sulawesi is like stepping back into another world, where age-old traditions thrive amidst stunning mountain vistas. Famous for its elaborate funeral rites and striking natural beauty, this region offers travellers a …

From hiking to white water rafting on the Sa’dan River and delicious coffee there are lots of things to do in Tana Toraja.

Oct 5, 2015 · The Tana Toraja would be a great destination even without the funerals, tau tau and burial caves. The region is a mountainous, rugged area of rice paddies, forests, and beautiful villages. Many people still live in the colorful traditional houses known as Tongkonan.