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This is a transcript of a documentary about the death rituals of the Toraja people in Indonesia, who treat their deceased relatives as if they were still alive until they can afford a lavish funeral. The narrator visits different types of graves, witnesses animal sacrifices, and attends a ceremony where the bodies are exhumed and cleaned. He reflects on how death can be seen as a celebration and a source of creative life, rather than something to fear or hide.
Here are some possible facts extracted from the text:
1. The text is a transcript of a documentary about the death rituals of the Tana Toraja people in Indonesia.
2. The narrator of the documentary is a Canadian traveler who wants to confront his fear of death and learn from other cultures.
3. The Tana Toraja people believe that animal sacrifice, such as roosters, pigs and buffalo, helps the soul of the deceased to reach the afterlife.
4. The Tana Toraja people also keep the bodies of their dead relatives in their houses for years, treating them as sick, until they can afford a proper funeral.
5. The funeral is a lavish and elaborate event that lasts for several days, involving feasting, dancing and mourning.
6. The Tana Toraja people bury their dead in various places, such as cliffs, caves and trees, depending on their status, age and cause of death.
7. The Tana Toraja people also have a tradition called Ma'Nene, where they exhume the bodies of their ancestors, clean them, dress them and take photos with them.
8. The narrator of the documentary reflects on his own views on death and how they are influenced by his experiences in Tana Toraja.