Why do traditional houses and rice barns in the Tana Toraja region in Sulawesi, Indonesia, have boat-shaped roofs? We are in a landlocked region after all. A legend explains it all: the Toraja came to …
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Boats on dry land
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Buffalo spa
Are you planning on buying a buffalo or two, or more? Or perhaps you have one to sell? A top tip is to go to a livestock market in Tana Toraja, Sulawesi, Indonesia. Do put …
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Living trees and tau-tau
– We are going to visit a baby grave, said the guide. – Oh, how interesting!, I replied, and continued on the path into the woods. – Well, here it is already. ??? I didn’t …
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Shake that body!
Toraja, oh Toraja, where can I start?? Spectacular nature, beautiful artwork, a fascinating building style and an intriguing mix of ancient rites and Christian practices – Tana Toraja is a region that made a profound …