Londa – The Cliffside Cave Cemetery
Londa is not just a burial site, but a spiritual landmark carved into Toraja’s limestone cliffs. Discover how this sacred place bridges life, death, and cultural tradition in South Sulawesi.
Category Culture & Traditions
Ma’Nene: The Living Ritual of Dressing the Dead in Toraja
iscover Ma’Nene, the Torajan ritual where ancestors are exhumed, cleaned, and redressed—revealing one of the world’s most unique traditions around death and remembrance.
Tongkonan: The Soul of Toraja Encoded in Wood and Symbols
Tongkonan is more than a house — it's the soul of the Toraja people. Dive into its spiritual carvings, ancestral stories, and ceremonial significance.
Tongkonan: Traditional Torajan House Full of Cultural and Spiritual Meaning
What is Tongkonan? Tongkonan is more than a traditional Torajan house. It is a sacred space—built not only for shelter but as a vessel of culture, history, and ancestral connection. Located in the lush highlands of Tana Toraja, South Sulawesi,…