Tana Toraja has a specific and unique funeral ceremony in the tradition of the so-called signs Tuka. In Tana Toraja the corpse is not buried but placed in Tongkanan for some time. Laying period could be more than 10 years until his family has enough money to carry out a proper ceremony for the deceased. After the ceremony, his body was brought to a final resting in a cave or a wall mount.
Skulls show us that the body was not buried but placed only on the rocks, or under, or in the hole. Usually. funeral festival season begins when the last rice has been harvested. Usually late June or July, and no later than September.
To get there
Air Travel:
Beginning of the airfield Hassanudin. Napier or Ujung Pandang to Tana Toraja process through the airfield near Rantepao Makle, 24 km south of Rantepao and from there will be no bus service to town.
Travel Land:
bus to Rantepao to Ujung Pandang each day during the trip takes approximately 8 hours including breaks for meals. Tickets must be purchased in town, but depart from the bus terminal Panaikan.20 minutes out of town with the Bemo. Buses usually leave in the morning (7 am) Noon (1 pm) and at night (7 pm). Several associations in Rantepao back to Ujung Pandang again. Basanya bus which departs adjusted by the number of passengers.
Residence
Travelers who want to stay in the middle of the city has a large selection of hotels. But if you have an adventurous soul, you can sleep in the village with the surrounding community.
Other Places to visit
Bemo is the best way to find out the area around. In addition to the other types (small buses or jeeps) with or without driver. If you have been in the village you can walk to encircle all.
Other Things Seen And Other Things to Do
Exploring the market. You do not miss to visit the traditional market. Here you will find a typical Toraja coffee beans (such as Robusta and Arabica) and several other unique items such as fruits (Tamarella or Eggplant Netherlands and goldfish).
Visiting Tomongaartinya dalah stone stone that leads to the cloud. From this place we can see the number of volcanic rock that emerged from a paddy field. And some giant stones that became Goa. Really beautiful scenery and make Tana Toraja looks lush and green.
Pallava visit. Palawaadalah a great place to visit. Where there is a region Tongkonan or burial place for the ceremony and festival.Lakukan trip from Rantepao to Kete. Traditional village with excellent handicraft. Behind the village on the hill there is the cave of size, are older than the size of the living.
Eating Places
Most of the food stalls you can find this location, along the road. You can also bring their own food.
Tips Souvenirs
There is a souvenir shop where you can buy everything that is typical of Tana Toraja, there are clothes, bags, wallets, and other handicrafts.
Traveling Tips
-Visitors are allowed use of local traditional clothing and will be awarded prizes such as cigarettes or coffee whenever entered Tongkonan
-The road is not always paved. Often passed Jeep and others. Although the weather is nice. So be careful
-Be careful with your head when entering Tongkonan, a typical Toraja house
-Enrekang, Makale, dn highland Toraja made of volcanic rock fragments. Pause and take photos there. Or you'll regret it.
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