Info: The dance these men are performing indicates that in a small village called Kete someone important has just died. Now his relatives must organize very complicated and very expensive funeral rites, which will mark the return of the deceased to the world of his ancestors. For the Toraja it is very important that the funeral should be a success. If the dead man is satisfied he will watch over, protect, and bring luck to his family.
The ceremony will last for several days and once it is over the coffin will be placed in a sacred rock along with his ancestors. But before that moment arrives, the family must build a city, sacrifice over 40 buffalo and welcome and entertain over 2,000 guests in a ritual, which is unique in the world....
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