Torajaland: Around Rantepao
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One clan's tongkonan. For an explanation about this residence unique to Torajaland, and a good introduction to Torajaland, visit this site.
Rain sweeping Rantepao, viewed from the Mentirotiku Cafe in Batutumongga
A drier view of Rantepao from Batutumongga. See more views of Rantepao here.
These boys are welcoming us to a funeral. Check it out here. (Photo by Rio Paul)
The deceased are buried in different ways, some in rock cliffs, some in caves, some in boulders, some in mini-mausoleums, even some in trees. Here are a few views of burial methods, at different sites in Torajaland.
Kate' Kesu, a nicely preserved traditional village. It has the tongkonan houses and a cemetery in the cliffs in the background. It also has a couple very interesting gift shops and some interesting wood sculptures. Get a closer look at the village.
Carved patterns on a tongkonan in Marante, a village outside of Rantepao. Photo by Rio Paul, 2013.
Near the village Suaya
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