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Death Rituals - Toraja

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    Learning about death rituals of Toraja, Idonesia
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  • Does "mukala" mean 'still sick'?
    Yes. They use this term instead of 'dead'
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  • Where is the body in the time that they are “still sick” prior to the funeral?
    In the house.
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  • When alive, the people sleep facing the north, but in death they sleep towards the __________
    south
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  • What is the color of the flag that is placed outside the house when a death has occurred?
    White
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  • What are some actions that the family performs out of respect and remembrance for their loved ones?
    The family treats the deceased like any other family member as they speak with them, eat with them, and even meet guests with them.
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  • What is the name of the big event when the makula can finally be laid to rest?
    Rambu Solo
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  • One of these rituals is the sacrifice of _______
    dozens of buffaloes and pigs, which are believed to help the deceased with their journey toward Puya, the realm where souls rest.
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  • When a baby dies, his/her boday is placed in ___________
    a palm tree
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  • When do families take the preserved bodies of the deceased out of their graves for the Ma’nene Festival or the Ceremony of Cleaning Corpses?
    At the end of August
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