in Toraja, babies who die before teething will be buried in a tree trunk named "Tarra"

in ritual •  7 years ago 

Tana Toraja in South Sulawesi has its own uniqueness in the funeral ceremony of the corpse - especially the baby.
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Infants who die under the age of 6 months, have not grown milk teeth, have not been able to walk, and still breastfeeding will be 'implanted' inside a tree trunk called Tarra Tree '.
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Tarra Tree selection 'as a tomb is not without reason. Its large trunk is considered a substitute for the mother's womb.
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In addition Tarra Tree 'has a very large sap. This sap is intended as a substitute for breast milk.
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only the people of Toraja who adheres to Aluk Todolo (belief in ancestors) who perform this burial .


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