Ma'nene Ceremony

in culture •  7 years ago 

Did you know that the Toraja community in Sulawesi, Indonesia performs the burial of the corpse every 3 years. The activity of dismantling this tomb is usually called by
"Ma'nene Ceremony".
This ceremony is performed with the intention to purify the corpse as a sign of respect.
Picture 1.1 Grave demolition
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Picture 1.2 Parent bodies
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Picture 1.3 The body of a child
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Indonesian culture of Toraja, Sulawesi

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@elmahd, Toraja, Indonesia a teritory in Sulawesi be wonderful people, religion and culture.

Amazing Indonesia.. 👍