The Torajan are an ethnic group indigenous to a mountainous region of South Sulawesi, Indonesia. Their population is approximately 1,100,000, of whom 450,000 live in the regency of Tana Toraja ("Land of Toraja"). [1] . Most of the population is Christian, and others are Muslim or have local animist beliefs known as aluk ("the way").

2019年8月6日 · The Toraja people, indigenous to the mountains of South Sulawesi, Indonesia, keep their deceased around for years after death.

Toraja, group of peoples of central Celebes (Sulawesi), Indonesia. At the turn of the 21st century, they numbered roughly 750,000. Their language, with many dialects, belongs to the Austronesian language family.

2023年2月16日 · The Toraja in Indonesia have come to be known as the custodians of some of the most complex funeral rituals in the world. The unforgettable Tana Toraja is a regency located in the picturesque mountains of South Sulawesi in Indonesia.

The Torajans are an ethnic group, indigenous to a part of South Sulawesi, Indonesia. There are about 650,000 of them around the world. 450,000 of these still live in the regency of Tana Toraja ("Land of Toraja"). [1] . Most of them are Christian. Others of them are Muslim or have local animist beliefs known as aluk ("the way").

The Torajans are an ethnic group indigenous to a mountainous region of South Sulawesi, Indonesia. Their population is approximately 1.100.000, of whom 450.000 live in the regency of Tana Toraja ("Land of Toraja"). Most of the population is Christian, and others are Muslim or have local animist beliefs.

2023年4月13日 · Toraja culture is a unique and fascinating culture found in the mountainous region of South Sulawesi, Indonesia. The Toraja people are known for their rich cultural heritage, which revolves around animism, indigenous beliefs, and elaborate funeral rituals.

The Toraja (meaning "people of the uplands") are an ethnic group indigenous to a mountainous region of South Sulawesi, Indonesia. The majority still live in the regency of Tana Toraja ("Land of Toraja").

The Toraja people, known for their distinct customs and traditions, offer a fascinating glimpse into one of Indonesia’s most unique and vibrant cultures. This article explores the captivating aspects of Toraja culture, from their traditional ceremonies to their distinctive architecture and art.

2024年9月18日 · Explore the rich cultural heritage of the Toraja people in Indonesia, from their unique traditions and rituals to stunning landscapes and vibrant art.

2018年9月29日 · Today, Toraja is the name given to the ethnic group living by the Sa’dan river in the highlands of South Sulawesi around the towns of Rantepao and Makale. This area is commonly called Tana Toraja. They share a common language (which had originaly no written script) and culture.

2019年6月10日 · The people of Toraja — like every society in the world — busy themselves with collecting status symbols, accumulating and spending wealth, and breeding descendants. Torajans use rites of passage to cement their status, wealth and family standing in society; nowhere is this more apparent than in Toraja's famous funerary rites.

2010年6月8日 · The Toraja is an ethnic group that lives in the Tana Toraja Regency in South Sulawesi, Indonesia. About 450,000 Torajans still live there today. Many are Christians and Muslims that continue to adhere to their traditional animist beliefs and practices.

An estimated 450,000 people live in Tana Toraja, Toraja — in Sulawesi Selatan, Sulawesi Barat, and Sulawesi Tengah provinces — and 200,000 others have left the region. The Toraja have been successful in gaining national and international attention.

2020年12月14日 · The Toraja people of southern Sulawesi, one of Indonesia’s largest islands, are known for their elaborate death rituals, which include preserving and exhuming the dead.

2019年9月29日 · The Toraja people of Indonesia keep the preserved bodies of their deceased relatives at home for years. They're saving up for a big funeral. But there's a deeper reason for the custom.

The Torajan are an ethnic group indigenous to a mountainous region of South Sulawesi, Indonesia. Their population is approximately 1,100,000, of whom 450,000 live in the regency of Tana Toraja ("Land of Toraja"). [1] . Most of the population is Christian, and others are Muslim or have local animist beliefs known as aluk ("the way").

In present day, Toraja people maintain their peaceful communal life. They have castes defining the social standards through their ancestral heraldry. When problems arise, they huddle up together and find the solution as an extensive family.

2015年9月7日 · The Toraja are a proto-Malay people whose origins lie in mainland South-East Asia (possibly Cambodia). Toraja legends claim that they arrived from the north by sea. Caught in a violent storm, their boats were so damaged as to be unseaworthy, so instead they used them as roofs for their new homes.

2023年4月14日 · Find out who the Torajan people of Indonesia are and understand their history. Discover the culture of the Torajans and see their important characteristics. Updated: 04/14/2023. Who are the...