5 Death Traditions There's Only in Indonesia

Indonesia has many unique traditions, including the matter of death. Different tribes and regions, different traditions of death again. 5 Tradition death, for example, only in Indonesia.

The following 5 deaths traditions that only exist in Indonesia:

1. Are not burying the body (Bangli, Bali)

If the majority of Balinese ritual Ngaben when someone's death, another case with the citizens of Bangli regency. They let the bones scattered at cemetery Trunyan, which are on one side of Lake Batur.

Although the bones lying in many places, there was no smell of carrion smell. This is because Taru incense, trees so the origin of the name Trunyan. That said, the root of the tree which spread to the corners of the cemetery Trunyan eliminate the smell of dead bodies.

2. Rambu Solo (Toraja, South Sulawesi)

Rambu Solo is a typical funeral Tribe Toraja, South Sulawesi. It was a party that was held as a mark of tribute to the deceased had gone. After passing a series of events, the corpse was carried to the tomb using Tongkonan located in cliffs and caves.

In Rambu ceremony, made ​​wooden dolls that deliberately similar to the person who died. Doll was then placed in the cliff, near the corpse.

3. Brobosan (East Java)

Brobosan is the usual funeral societies of East Java. All members of the family of the late run around the bottom of the coffin with the body removed.

They do this in honor and memory of lifetime. They circled coffin 3 times, before being taken to the grave.

4. Saur Matua (North Sumatra)

Saur Matua is a memorial service conducted Batak society. The ceremony is only performed when the children of the deceased had been married entirely. Saur Matua done as a tribute for the late has been successfully educating their child to marry.

If the deceased is usually hand placed across his chest, another case with Saur Matua. This particular ritual, hands placed at his sides late.

5. Ngaben (Bali)

Cremation ceremonies practiced by Hindus and Chinese communities. In Bali, cremation or incineration is called Ngaben. What distinguishes Ngaben with cremation ceremony is a series of processions and other rituals, including the 'Bade' and 'Ox'.

'Bade' and 'Ox' is made of wood, colorful paper, and other materials. 'Bade' and 'cow' is a place that remains will be cremated.