FUNERAL CEREMONY TORAJA SULAWESI

Keeping dead body in the house for months even years before the family able to effort ceremony is praticed in Toraja. The deadman is considered as sick person before his funeral held, that's way offering food and drinks is still done. When the time comes, all families and relatives gathered for the funeral ceremony, the deadbody will then transfer to the funeral ground and put in a special place. The ceremony it self last for 4 days or more depends on the deadman'S rank. Buffaloes fighting and slaugtering, guest reception, dancing etc shall not be missed. Family of the dead will sacrifice tens even hundreds of buffaloes if they are from nobleman class.
This funeral ceremony mostly take place from mid of July to mid of September every year. Please bear in mind, on sunday or public holidays especially on Indonesia's Independence day there normally no activities at all.

From Denpasar to Makassar, Garuda Airlines is now have an extra flight every Friday to Sunday at 1600. Daily Flight Denpasar - Makassar by GAruda air at 0900 and by Lion air at 2000. Please feel free to contact if you require any further info

Obet (robert_arung@plasa.com)