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Sulawesi - Torajan Adventure Part II

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February 18th 2007
We had an early start for the second part of our Torajan adventure; there was a lot to pack into one day. The traditions surrounding funeral rites are a fascinating and rich part of Torajan culture. The emergence of christianity as a major faith in the area has introduced new values, but the more traditional animistic beliefs surrounding death and ritual are still in place today. The result is an ... read more

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The Dutch began to colonize Indonesia in the early 17th century; the islands were occupied by Japan from 1942 to 1945. Indonesia declared its independence after Japan's surrender, but it required four years of intermittent negotiations, recurring hos... ... read more