• Friday, 27 December 2024

Unique Tradition Marrying and Living with Corpse in Toraja

Unique Tradition Marrying and Living with Corpse in Toraja
The tribe in Tana Toraja is living with the corpse.

SEAToday.com, South Sulawesi-The Toraja tribe, located in South Sulawesi, practice an animist belief called Aluk Todolo, which holds that dying is merely a step on the path to rebirth rather than the end of being alive. Their death rituals are therefore extremely complex and expensive to execute and may endure for several months or even years.

The practice of marrying the dead is one of the most bizarre death rites. If someone passes away before having the chance to get married during their lifetime, this tradition is carried out. The family of the deceased will find a life partner for them, either a person who is still alive or a dead person. If the spouse is still alive, then they must agree to the marriage and be willing to live with the corpse of her husband or wife. If the partner is a fellow dead person, then the two bodies will be put together in one coffin and buried together.

This tradition stems from the belief that single individuals will have a difficult time moving to the afterlife. They won't be given a proper place in heaven because they will be considered immature children. Because of this, the deceased's family wants to honor them by getting them married to the right person.

It is challenging to carry out this traditional practice. The cost of having both a funeral and a wedding ceremony is expensive. Interacting with corpses also presents health and hygienic dangers for them. However, this tradition is still preserved by the Toraja Tribe as part of their respect and love for their ancestors. (NADHIRA/DKD)

Share
Lifestyle Update
Do You Know How Cat Meows in Southeast Asia? Check This Out!

Do You Know How Cat Meows in Southeast Asia? Check This Out!

Indonesia Welcomes Back 828 Artifacts from the Netherlands

The Ministry of Culture (Kemenbud) officially received 828 repatriated Indonesian artifacts from the Ambassador of the Kingdom of the Netherlands to the Republic of Indonesia, H.E. Marc Gerritsen, during a ceremony at th...

Five Places to Hunt for Authentic Indonesian Souvenirs

Check out these recommended places to hunt for authentic souvenirs in Indonesia, as quoted from the Ministry of Tourism and Creative Economy website!

The National Museum Exhibits 200 Keris Collections, Celebrating 1...

The event is part of the 19th anniversary of the designation of the Indonesian Keris as a World Cultural Masterpiece by UNESCO, which was announced on November 25, 2005 and then inscribed in UNESCO's Representative List...

Culture Ministry Supports Initiative to Open 17 New Cinemas for...

Minister of Culture Fadli Zon has supported for the launch of 51 new cinemas under the name Sam's Studio, set to begin operations on December 5.

Trending Topic
Popular Post

NewJeans Will Debut at Billboard Music Awards 2023

South Korean girl group NewJeans will perform at the 2023 Billboard Music Awards on November 19.

Golden Disc Awards 2024 Will be Held in Jakarta, Here are The Tic...

The 2024 Golden Disc Awards (GDA) will be held at the Jakarta International Stadium (JIS) on January 6.

PARAMABIRA, BINUS University Choir Wins International Competition...

PARAMABIRA secured victory setting the record for the highest score ever recorded in the Sing'N'Pray Kobe competition.

NewJeans Wins Top Global K-pop Artist Award at 2023 Billboard Mus...

NewJeans also won the new Top Global K-pop Artist Award. They won over Stray Kids, TOMORROW X TOGETHER, TWICE, and Jimin of BTS.

NCT 127 Concert Tickets "NEO CITY: JAKARTA - THE UNITY" On Sale S...

K-Pop boy group NCT 127 will hold a concert titled NCT 127 3RD TOUR "NEO CITY: JAKARTA - THE UNITY", which will be held at Indonesia.

Wonderful Indonesia
Mount Rinjani to Implement Zero Waste Policy Starting April 2025

Mount Rinjani to Implement Zero Waste Policy Starting April 2025

Plataran Komodo Indonesia Named 'Best for Romance' at 2025 Condé...

Plataran Komodo is the only resort in Indonesia to win the award, beating out countries with the best hospitality industries in the world, such as the Maldives, Thailand, Australia, and Japan.

Top 10 Beaches You Can’t Miss in 2024, Indonesia’s Pink Beach Inc...

Indonesia's Pink Beach, also known as Tangsi Beach, has secured the seventh spot on this list. Its striking pink sand makes it a visually stunning destination and a popular spot for photography.

Nusantara Becomes Tourist Hotspot, Attracting 5,000 Daily Visitor...

The Nusantara Capital Authority (OIKN) has reported that the Nusantara Capital City in East Kalimantan is currently attracting up to 5,000 visitors daily.

National Museum Offers IDR 1,000 Admission on November 10 for Her...

To celebrate the National Heroes Day on Sunday (11/10), the Indonesian Heritage Agency (IHA) is offering free admission for Indonesian veterans and a promo price of IDR 1,000 to visit the National Museum of Indonesia.