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[email protected] Guide to the Magnificent Sights and Attractions ofTORAJA | 4 WE ARE WHERE What you’re about might beyond to your be see dreams. wildest inner desire for adventure, leisure or even spiritual experience. with its own unique values. Indonesia most likely will your satisfy languages, and home the of thousands diverse attractions, each islands, hundreds of groups ethnic many speaking different tosoul wander. An archipelago comprises of more than 17,000 Indonesia haven is celestial the for your mind to wonder and your Archipelago of amazement is definitely not an overstatement. INDONESIA 5 | Guide to the Magnificent Sights and Attractions ofTORAJA SI SULAWE Celebes, as known Formerly four part of island an is Sulawesi situated Islands, Sunda Greater between and and enormous This Islands. so has much island charismatic Meet the from people offer. to who live the Torajans highlands, been have that their cultures with through evolve independently and geography thedramatic sea to level down topography, sandy and white Wakatobi’s of Islands Togian beaches and reefs fringe coral by occupied Bugis and the fish; of variety and inhabiting mainly who are clan well and coastal Sulawesi’s famous most Indonesia’s as known to down going Further seafarers. shaded is Sulawesi side, the interior and mountains impenetrable by filled jungles wildlife. with Guide to the Magnificent Sights and Attractions ofTORAJA | 6 WISDOM HIGHLANDS Traditional House at Palawa relied on very limited had. resources on they relied very condition, inToraja ancient people must have it hardmaking outsiders. to with Onthis trade its terrain. rocky It isisolated by natural barrier, landThe arable of limited Torajadue to is very OF SURVIVAL IS HARMONY THE MOSTEFFECTIVEART are gentle very innature, not fieldin the to people relax. The hand-fed, bathed and let loose for example, is often massaged, plants. The waterprized buffalo, human,between animals and and strive for will balance the harmony toToraja survive. is still Toraja no longer dependent on modernizationwhen makes This philosophy lives evenon, balance ofthe life ingeneral. parents, elders, ancestors, and teaches Torajans to their respect mythical past. This ancient faith dating back to Torajan Aluk Todolo, an ancestral Tallu Lolona is ateaching of Talluis called Lolona. consequences. This philosophy suffer ofthe all will them If one of three the is harmed, care for animals and plants. system. To human survive, must animals and plants inone (lolo) that attaches human, Torajans there’s believe atie harmony. most compelling of art survival: ancestors choseoldest the and options at hand, Toraja ecosystem. And with limited Toraja into aself-fulfilling This living condition turns the peoplethe themselves. organism, spreading through breathing veinsthe of every over insilence, existing through sentinelsolemn the that watches mythicalin this highland. It is bond that binds living all entities Tallu Lolona is ultimate the ancestral spirits themselves, teachingthe representing the of life that adjoins land. the As asheart well of as part circle the sources of nutrients, but with are nourished not only by viable foreigners visiting. The plants theft is uncommon,even for into land. their Pilfer or to eachhuman venturing being only towards animals, the but lack of writing culture doesn’t justice ethnic systems.seven The executed through Tarian Pitu or own of set family law and value, ways of life. ATongkonan has its about ancestral the extendedthe family within his such aclan is responsible to teach by Parengnge,’ blood. an elder of Ma’rapu, a family clan related A Tongkonan belongs to To society. uphold and value peace inthe It to adutiful purpose serves relation generations. between house represents an intricate simpletraditional The abode. Toraja civilization, is far from a of architecture from dawn the of universe. Tongkonan, awonder is not just ahome, it’s asmall Torajans that believe ahouse MICROCOSM THE CELESTIAL TONGKONAN, 7 | Guide to the Magnificent Sights and Attractions ofTORAJA PAPA BATU PAPA KE’TE KE’SU PA L AWA’ TUMAKKE’ Tumakke’ is home of the of home is Tumakke’ Tongkonan, extraordinary made exclusively is whose roof soil and rock andesite from a solid sense it giving mixture, else. nowhere securityof found plaiting, horns, buffalo Sun, are patterns geometrical and the to artistically engraved of Tumakke’. Tongkonan From the sheer size of the of size the sheer From Tongkonan the ancient village, seem over loom to buildings the Torajan of sentinels as the stone Even itself. lore for be to woven appear stairs Ke’su Ke’te upon. step to giants pristine the most of one is Tongkonan traditional and all throughout complexes your will it capture and Toraja, each glance. with attention sun of ornaments with Adorned carvings, rooster and circles is complex Tongkonan Palawa’ Fix your sight. a breathtaking of remnants historical eyes on the 11th of war the ancestral all with the majestic century, proclaiming horns buffalo in everyregality inch. RECOMMENDED RECOMMENDED TO PLACES DISCOVER THE SACRED HIGHLANDS War hat in Ke’te Ke’su Museum Ke’su in Ke’te hat War into reference points which points reference into relations. human determine with their relations express To ‘their that say Torajans others, that or united’ are houses sisters’ and ‘brothers theyare granting certaina in house, sense a profound themselves reinforcing and belonging of The bond system. their clan not is family links Torajan that of blood, but of one merely in each affection respectand atmosphere Lively life. other’s encountered becan genuinely a of Members a Tongkonan. in to discuss gather oftentimes clan marriages, like affairs important social or conflicts, heritages, resolve to themselves enabling and intimate through problems way. amiable EMERGING AFFINITY EMERGING CIRCLING BACK TO BACK CIRCLING BEGINNING THE Tongkonan yields more than just just than more yields Tongkonan a very point As significant shelter. grows it community, in Toraja No matter how far a Torajan a Torajan far how matter No will life always his/her travels, the Tongkonan. to back circle birth,of the moment The the final and love, of bonding will be always and is place resting where building, Tongkonan a in willevery members family other the festivities. in on join complicated requirements of of requirements complicated ceremonies. those paramount a by traditional approved After the newglorious council, its will then have creation Torajan amongst role significant tree. family When you venture around around venture you When that notice you’ll Toraja, paired always is Tongkonan called Alang. storage by that father symbolizes Alang opposed to as family, his feeds as role maternal Tongkonan’s Tongkonan A larger caregiver. other by also is supported watering as such elements pen, animal family hole, which plantation and graves, a small the complex make To ecosystem. self-sufficient a family a Tongkonan, build carry five must out branch ceremony. intricate an of stages members family Extended side side by work to will have high expenses and share to seem to leave the legacy untold, the legacyseem untold, leave to and ingrained theysince are practice. passed through Guide to the Magnificent Sights and Attractions ofTORAJA | 8 9 | Guide to the Magnificent Sights and Attractions ofTORAJA Guide to the Magnificent Sights and Attractions ofTORAJA | 10 ETHNIC TORAJA Girls intraditional Toraja clothes or a place where northern people lived. lived. or where aplace northern people ‘To highlands thesacred name. called Buginese Riaja’ treasuresalso abundant myths about the origin of its Alongside culture their rich and traditions, Toraja THE HISTORICALWAY OFLIFE by and sacrifice death. around characterized war (Rari), southerners’ myths center around life and fertility, Toraja northerners’ myths revolved Inon earth. contrast with allowing more procreation Creator (Puang Matua) himself, with The married to be believed and a daughter of Sa’dan noble is personification the be of wealth named Landorundun is told to A long haired beautifulwoman of women inTorajan culture. mentionedalso importance the TheChina. beliefs Northerners fromnorth, almost certainly ancestorstheir from sailed the Northern Torajans that believe now. know to namelead the ‘Toraja’ as we origins, legends the presumably east). Coming from various means man, and Raya means Tau Raya’ (Tana means land, Tau knownplace was also as ‘Tana or man the from east, the thus the him‘TauGowanese called Raya’ centuryto13th find life. eternal camewho to Gowa Kingdom in known as Puang Lakipadada stories about aroyal descendant southern people peninsula, heard lived. edge On the of the place where southerners the referring it to ‘To Rajang’ or a owntheir way of naming, People of Kingdom had them inyourthem journey! don’talike. So afraid to be greet to adventurers and explorers friendly, humble, and welcoming host. Simply stated, Torajans are concern guests and between the are no boundaries of to be implyingcooked?” that there roughly translated as “have you or visiting is “Manasumoraka” past anotherwalk man’s house The commongreetingwhen one to journey reachtiring village. the and visitors must have endured a past inthe guestsbecause are rare including tourists, probably Torajans love having guests, solution as an extensive family. huddle up together andthe find When problems arise, they through ancestral their heraldry. standardssocial definingthe communal life. have They castes maintain peaceful their In present day, Toraja people famed cliff caveor cemetery. ceremony, deceased) the and the Ma’nene (changing clothes of Rambu’ ceremony, (burial) Solo influencesthe of his teaching in until present day. We can see center the be of Toraja culture Lakipada’s teaching continues to existencethe of afterlife (Puya). a theologian that preaches about on other the Lakipada, hand, is kingdoms inSouth Sulawesi. and initiated contact with other established Sangalla’ Kingdom with stairs. Tamboro Langi’ from descended who sky the Tamboro Langi’ and Lakipada southerner’sThe myth tells about SERENE KINSHIP 11 | Guide to the Magnificent Sights and Attractions ofTORAJA the land in its entirety. entirety. in its the land LEMO BORI’ As one of the oldest burial cliffs burial cliffs the oldest of one As every Lemo of inch in Toraja, is stillness that a sense of radiates The words. mere by indescribable the laid deceased of are remains with boulders giant inside here the preserved well by crevices, them keeping the land, of spirits Father by undamaged and intact Time. of Big stone monuments erected erected monuments stone Big the era, or the megalithic since still raised in Toraja are menhirs, practices the traditional a partas of embodying Bori’, a village with the largest the villagelargest a with Bori’, you let willsurely menhir field, the legendary of saga the air taste area. in the freely flowing going on as the Torajans always always theTorajans as on going the parting an in celebrate feast. extravagant burial. the Contrary comes Then burial here, norms, traditional to the be hidden from not should down laid are Tombs eyes. public a specific construct: through the the nobler higher the location, In members. family for is it and children each ceremony, their respect to pay descendants departed. elderly LONDA TAMPANG ALLO TAMPANG Be an archeological explorer for a for explorer Be archeological an through way your make you as day smallto cracks and tunnels dark other, unlike any see a burial site satisfy the to curiosity guaranteed is, it as challenging As souls. your of feat a jaw-dropping is cave Londa attractive. astonishingly is that Inside this magnificent cave cave this magnificent Inside skulls and bones wonder, of are departed commoners of an All display arranged. neatly nowhere like feat architectural noblemen, The else in the world. coffins placed inside are however, carvings various with adorned of the progression depicted that of — remnants tools use of Toraja’s are that Torajan generation second highly revered. more easily. The meat of the meat The easily. more arethen sacrificed buffaloes attending the guests with shared a very is It the revelry. partas of paramount and extravagant to back dating celebration buffaloes times, where ancestral cared lovingly and carefully the to back their meat give for them. cherished that community events are These ceremonies locals and by highly anticipated the they as alike, show travelers in culture Torajan of true hues even a not is Grand essence. its to describe enough fitting word festivities and the excitement KAMBIRA LO’KO’ MATA Toraja people believe that babies babies believe people that Toraja teeth are they any grew died before sin. Therefore without and pure the they to need be to returned A Tarra Nature. Mother cradles of sap white its for chosen is tree milk, became mother’s resembling there laid is the baby as a rampart Over the time, covers. any without as the tree with will merge baby the cosmos. of entity one RECOMMENDED PLACES TO DISCOVER THE SACRED HIGHLANDS in Toraja, aplenty are burials Stone of the epitome is Lokomata but times hundred one is all, it as it coinciding sheer size, This bigger. the of the motives colourful with filled the departed that of doors a senseevery of creates crevices everyone beholding to amazement its beauty. TRANSCENDENT SACRIFICE TRANSCENDENT Rambu Solo,’ is the apotheosis the apotheosis is Solo,’ Rambu the because of festival Torajan of cultural and magnitude sheer follows. significance that Rambu Solo’ is a ceremony of of a ceremony is Solo’ Rambu buffaloes the where departed, a sacrificial as highly revered are irreplaceable an playing entity The traditions. in Torajan role is individual a Torajan more buffaloes the more respected, sacrifice. to even bear Some hundreds, of numbers staggering each with a beliefwith that buffaloes sacrificed,the departed (Puya) the afterlife will enter Kalimbuang Bori’ Kalimbuang GRANDIOSE PARTING, PARTING, GRANDIOSE DEATH OF CEREMONY There is nowhere else on on earthelse nowhere is There and death the words where in a sentence be can paired lavish this ethereally In in Toraja. as never has death land, charming On the contrary, sadness. borne life, goal of the ultimate is it both by be to celebrated longing the family the departed and left Cheers behind. members hilltops, through echo that all and guests, for feast a big what redefine dances traditional into morbid as perceive human death The beautiful. something named Toraja, of ceremonies Guide to the Magnificent Sights and Attractions ofTORAJA | 12 NATURE TORAJA Rice paddies inBatutumonga paddies Rice 13 | Guide to the Magnificent Sights and Attractions ofTORAJA MAI’TING AND SA’DAN MAI’TING SA’DAN AND RAPIDS WATER WHITE stunning sceneries. Seestunning the wonders cultural different buildings, in the traditional the natural and terrains, rocky you. before wildlife spread Cocoa in sunrays, bathing trees ferns, plantations, lush abundant are trees Miana and a With the trek. throughout be will on always you guide, the towards track theright your bewildermentunreal of liking. Bathe in the rays of the tropical the tropical of in the rays Bathe while the rapids sun the rush of refreshed. you keeps below in waterfalls roaring The will fulfill magnitudes various thrill of seekers the inhibitions Set alike. your adventurers and canyons the steep on sights valleysand the embodying thekaleidoscope land of natural by accompanied itself, the eternal wildlife displaying embedded within. wonders to enough not is Mai’ting If wild inner soul, your spark river, Sa’dan to scooch over constantly the waterfalls where a as theconcoct watery mist to daring anyone for challenge in. venture TREKKING temperature ranging from from ranging temperature all Celsius degrees 28 16 to seasons distinct two year;and by the differentiated which is a Providing rain. of amount & freshness of combination a perfect is Toraja cool climate, and take time-off to place health. Best to time to return October. to March from is visit serene the heart of Enter makes seevillages what and yet simple a Torajan of the life And essence. its in solaidback essence. in its so laidback yet, and the ricefields by Stop the heart the soil where touch traverse and lies, Torajan of the of forests the misty into The alluring dawn. rising will the landscape of beauty soul. your stupefy Explore the wonders of the of the wonders Explore travel you as Toraja of hilltops Makale of the ridges along your Bring Rantepao. and an for flashlight and gear rain journey through adventurous Torajan of hues thedifferent a string from starting colors, calm wander villages to of the cliffs to continuing upon, that hillsides terrains with and the edge on you keep to sure is rush. adrenaline your of or Begin Makale from either yourself Prepare Rantepao. walk cultural a 784 for sea with level above meters PARADISE REDEFINED REDEFINED PARADISE On earth there is no heaven, heaven, no On earthis there The it. of pieces are there but aspires it once Toraja, of nature net its in you anchors spell, its bewilderment eternally, of of a reminiscence bestowing of a glimpse and titillation Let the land astonishment. while the water you embrace heart with your upon beats and drops, liquid remedying a you sing to the air allow serenity. of melody this prominent of one reach To in destination tourist up take you it’ll Indonesia, South from drive 10-hour to of city capital Sulawesi’s take a chance Do not . fall eyes and close your to Toraja the journey as asleep to might a sceneryyou offers that the lofty From miss. to regret in Maros; Karts of mountains in largest the 2nd as claimed China; then after theworld a Pare; – Pare of to city the off who endure town small harbor the as their developments city; stop big next then a rest in Enrekang; Toraja to enroute of view magnificent exotic an of some where Nona; Gunung Torajan arrival of the mythical this also from ancestral derive place. area Lies in the mountainous to 300 up of a height with sea level, above 2880 meters tropical a humid has Toraja a constant which offers climate Guide to the Magnificent Sights and Attractions ofTORAJA | 14 CLOUDS THE LAND ABOVE Hunting at sunrise Tongkonan Lempe, Lolai or car for small less than an hour rough rocky road by motor cycles alongride The experience. the give youwill an unforgettable Staying at Tongkonan Lempe, panoramicthe of sunrise. view the 1,400 above enjoying level while sea of Toraja coffee at altitudean of clouds. You can taste pleasure the you asensation of above being the clouds like white cottons, give will Clouds.the With expanse the of Kampung Lolai, above Land the destinationsnew inToraja, namely for eyes. One the of most the favorite thatbe field rice feast the will also magnificent hills and savanna,its From wonderful the waterfalls, has astunningalso natural charm. and traditions of death, the Toraja Not only known for culture the Ads Space you exploring natural the beauty called Tirotiku. The trail willtake youthat lead will to an old fort andshoes hike along road the warung on top of Lolai. Tie your of a cup of warm Toraja coffee at a up abit, you can enjoy pleasure the Tongkonan Lempe. If you climb in Kampungwhile Lolai besides There are many places visitto to enjoy morning the mist at Lolai. Lolai with tent the or inTongkonan You can stay at Tongkonan Lempe from Rantepao around 4:00AM. earlyRise morning inthe and come irreplaceableexperience elsewhere. clouds to anclose our so be feet will waiting for with white sun the rise beauty of Kampung Lolai. While paid with charming the be will out below. and gorgeous Tongkonan stretch city from top, the paddy fields rice and enjoy bird’s the of eye view the wish come Try true. paragliding an escapade to To’tombi a be will nowhere else. For adventure junkie, give you astupendous feeling found air the wouldpinecone pervaded ground with fragrance the of The 15-minute the walk mild on culture of above Land Clouds. the portraying warmth the of the Feel morning the breeze while of Toraja through pine the forest. 15 | Guide to the Magnificent Sights and Attractions ofTORAJA The pine forest in Tirotiku, Lolai Tirotiku, in forest pine The Guide to the Magnificent Sights and Attractions ofTORAJA | 16 LOCAL Gold” stamped on its back. Toraja coffee thehas “Black astounding qualities, no wonder surroundings. With its all compositionperfect with its to standseemed proud in as heights the views of Toraja your sights on breathtaking the Arabica coffee. Sip fixingwhile it quintin the essential of Toraja sip.with every Indulge yourself inspiration else ineveryone ancestors definitely will flare A taste that rioted of hearts the valued coffee highly the trade. 1890s,solelyin the by triggered to conquer tried Buginese Toraja an epic battle the when started past.in the “Coffee War” was up feuds noblemen between treasures, Toraja coffee sparked anyLike other valuable TORAJA COFFEE TORAJA MARVELS of Torajan fabric. Displayed touching handmade the marvels stitching felt can be by everyone weaveEvery and profound it to none world. inthe its flavorsthatso distinct equals Indication Protection (GI)for coffeeGeographicalthe under Thehaslanded fact Toraja coffee. produces Arabica perfect the creating an environment that as ageographical standpoint, within atmosphere the of Toraja complex algorithms embedded taste invigorating so is the enthusiasts. What makes the Dutch noblemen and coffee coffee exaltedbeen has the by The exceptionaltaste of Toraja TORAJA HANDWOVEN the Torajan’sthe norm, law, and Manuk Londong, emphasizes divine.the The rooster, or Pa’ that life is a bestowment from sun or Pa’ symbolizes Barre Allo diverges into four patterns. The Toraja Garonto’ called Passura’ Tongkonan.pattern base The of unity imprinted to valuable their collaborate, forming asublime and philosophy the aesthetically you fascinated, as beauty the magnificent leave shall carving to exist.never The ceased Th exist until today. of ancestral the spirits that still essentially pieces the of souls premise,the clothes the are fieldsbeautiful rice surrounding proudly inamalgamation with ARTISTRY e artistic side ofe artistic Toraja 16 | Guide totheMagnificent SightsandAttractions ofTORAJA ideal life.ideal an exalted conception of Torajan society. Together structure they wisdom as foundations the of and portrays democracy Pa’ the while Sussu pattern characterizes prosperity inlife, dragonfly motif or Pa’tedong leadership concept. The Caption : Here 17 | Guide to the Magnificent Sights and Attractions ofTORAJA Bolu Buffalo Market Bolu Buffalo Handmade Toraja beads Toraja Handmade “Tedong Saleko or Tedong Tedong or Saleko “Tedong buffaloes albino - or Bonga” de grace when it the coup are These offerings. sacred to comes the are white-speckled buffaloes the Torajans. for livestock prized million of hundreds at Bundled are these creatures Rupiah, out. checking worth c.

BUFFALOES In the mythical legends legends the mythical In buffaloes Toraja, surrounding is that role important an play other those with of irreplaceable When the land. on animals the departed into ones loved are sacrificedbuffaloes afterlife, five - from numbers in abundant their horns - and hundreds to building the Tongkonan adorn laid are members family where their final tribute. for down Miniature of Tongkonan of Miniature Sometimes the two interact, interact, theSometimes two buffaloes inspectingprospective defect on a slight since in details body reduce can or eyes, jaws its On the significantly. the price a like trait a desired contrary, or place the in right white of spot will the horn boost of the shape Experience notably. the price the traditions with immersion the birth of to back dating these visiting by culture Torajan venues. unique b.

TORAJA MARKETS MARKETS TORAJA Pasar Bolu (Bolu Market) is is Bolu(Bolu Market) Pasar in Toraja money most where every Once six days, rotates. in with brought small herders their trucks buffaloes, ranging the to ones ordinary from - or Bongas Tedong exquisite billions worth buffaloes - albino wandering Buyers Rupiah. of in their sarongs, around cash of chunks huge bringing banks since in their hands very in Toraja. popular aren’t TRADE OF THE OF THE ART Guide to the Magnificent Sights and Attractions ofTORAJA | 18 Mini Tau Tau 19 | Guide to the Magnificent Sights and Attractions ofTORAJA Guide to the Magnificent Sights and Attractions ofTORAJA | 20 Intricate pattern of Toraja hand-woven Ikat Ads Space 21 | Guide to the Magnificent Sights and Attractions ofTORAJA Guide to the Magnificent Sights and Attractions ofTORAJA | 22 Ads Space 23 | Guide to the Magnificent Sights and Attractions ofTORAJA Ads Space Ads Guide to the Magnificent Sights and Attractions ofTORAJA | 24 HERITAGE CULINARY 8 -10packs of Pa’piong. to 10cminlength is enough for or charred. ranging Abamboo ofsurface blackens bamboo the for an hour and ahalf, until the onbarbeque style an open fire put into rod bamboo and cooked wrapped into leaves of Miana, ingredientsthe are mixed and garlic, and leaves of Miana. All lemonscallions, grass, pepper, of spices such as grated , meat is cooked with amixture inside abamboo.grilled The chicken, fish, or meat buffalo traditional dish pork, usually use many ceremonies This as gift. eaten daily, but in used also Torajan cuisine, not only Pa’piong as highlight of the PA’PIONG Man with Ballo’ Chicken Pa’piong Lapangan Bhakti at Rantepao. Ballo’ at seller corner the of restaurant tothe find or try You can order Ballo’ inlocal family members are gathering. ceremonial event where the all tree. Usuallypalm in served is made from freshly tapped amounta small of alcohol and home-made beverage contains tube. inabamboo This served a form of wine usually palm up. Ballo’ beverage in is alocal ofA glass Ballo’ can warm you BALLO’ consume. amount and not to over thus advisable to right the take fromdiffer one to another. It is of alcohol, strength the may is natural amount with small Although traditional this drink 25 | Guide to the Magnificent Sights and Attractions ofTORAJA A tourist walking around Toraja market Toraja walking around A tourist Guide to the Magnificent Sights and Attractions ofTORAJA | 26 memory ofmemory “Old“ the to live on. toclose grave, the keeping the Tauthe Tau placed be will days takes which to complete, After ceremonyfuneral the manufacturingthe effigy. the practicing some offerings during housethe of departed, while the Pande Tau Tau usually stays near status. old inthe Back times, language) for highest the social of (Nangka jackfruit for local for middle, and the wood the (Kapuk for local oflowest wood the Randu social, planks bamboo a base, for the There are as types 3 of woods status social the of departed. the manufactures on based effigy the (Pande)A specialist Tau Tau with accessories and jewelry. traditional clothing completed Ittall. is usually well-dressed in can reachThe effigy up to1.5m tojourney next the life cycle. continue will who soul its rather portraying departed’s the imagethe of departed, but the a person.” ATau Tau is not The word Tau Tau means “like TAU TAU language)

Tau Tau at Lemo 27 | Guide to the Magnificent Sights and Attractions ofTORAJA Pa’Gellu is a traditional dance dance a traditional is Pa’Gellu welcome performed to is that who heroes or the patriots from victoriously returned usually is dance This thewar. who girls teenage performed by the of beats the rhythmic follow teenage four by drum played in (Ma’toding dancers The boys. traditional wear local language) and colors of in variety clothes and gold of made accessories arms their Theymove silver. air in the flapping a bird like and their legs imitating with and over the flight describing the valleys hillsdown which and of state visualizethe natural Toraja. often has this dance Nowadays, the ceremonies performed at thanksgiving, weddings, as such welcoming or harvest festival show to honor of the guest joy. express and excitement PA’GELLU Pa’gellu dancer Pa’gellu Guide to the Magnificent Sights and Attractions ofTORAJA | 28 THINGS TOKNOWBEFOREYOUGO ETHEREAL JOURNEY September to March. normallyrainfall happens from as months. driest the The highest wet and dry, with June to August Toraja has too only two seasons: otherthe areas inIndonesia, of use the air conditioners. As hotels inToraja to thrive without day.the This climateallows most morning to around 28°C during evening16°C inthe and early temperature varies from around envelops it all-year around. Daily ground,high pleasant climate Since Toraja is located in – June and September –October. weather happens April between in terms of tourist traffic and considering.besttime The is always an option worth crowd,the visiting off-season during time. this To avoid in advance if you plan to visit Prepare your reservations well in Toraja is June to August. the peak of Thetourist season WEATHER CONDITION THE PERFECT TIMING Row of Tau Tau at Londa unless ifyou Master see or Visa commonly for used payment, Creditbased. cards are not transactions inToraja are cash- cash payments. In general, Rupiah (IDR) is accepted for In Toraja, only Indonesian your home country. Embassy or Consulate Officein requirements at Indonesian the to check respective the your journey, it is important prone to change. Before starting Indonesian provision visa is your home country’s regulations. on length the of your stay and on Thevisa requirement depends of . Kong, and one hour ahead Kuala Lumpur, Singapore, Hong samethe as Western , or Waktu Indonesia Tengah), (known inIndonesia as WITA Toraja is UTC+8 inthe zone time MEANS OF TRADE VISA REQUIREMENT TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE firstthings you say learn to (spice) must one be of the to The food. their word “Pedas“ Indonesians love adding spice (lavatory).kecil eating or aftertrip a the kamarto disinfecting your hands before towelettes. These are handy for Bring along some pre-packaged sun off during long walks. your favorite hats to keep the orshoes Bring boots. one of you sturdyhiking) need will outdoor (trekking activities or footwear, but ifyou plan to do Tennis are shoes fine forbasic and sweater.with ahood, agood cotton clothes, alight rain jacket Bring wash-and wear light get your cash. foreign into currency Rupiah or where you can change your ATMs inMakale and Rantepao restaurants. There arebanks and logo on cashier the of hotels or GET READY FOR SPICE PACK LIGHT paying and eating. hand greeting when people, sure you always your use right people offering to help. Make alwaysthere acrowd will be of with anything on your travels with,start but ifyou help need and welcoming, ifalittle shy to you. Indonesians are friendly so to English practice their with and many people are just trying of “Hello siror miss“ are normal often will Calls grin. thereturn an Indonesian and they smile once you make eye contact with intended inamalicious way, for stares. the This is rarely foreigner before, get so ready maylocals have a never seen big cities inIndonesia, many Once you stay outside of the ordering your food. to say “before “Tidak pedas handle spice make sure to learn side of plate. the If you can’t Sulawesi it is onto placed the andto food the inplaces like spice might alreadyadded be on region the you are in,the adventures.culinary Depending in Indonesian of as part your FRIENDLY LOCALS 29 | Guide to the Magnificent Sights and Attractions ofTORAJA Rice Barn of Tongkonan at Palawa’ at Tongkonan Rice Barn of put up a sarong and a woman a woman and a sarong up put Ask shawl. or stole up put could taking a before a permission video. or photograph and observedand their unique Wearing funeral ceremony. when advisable is clothes black a shirt the ceremony, attending a and the shoulders, covering covering body garment lower could the knees. A man until

TOUR GUIDES TOUR SHOPPING FUNERAL THE AT CEREMONY Monday to Saturday. There are are There Saturday. to Monday information tourist private some well. as inRantepao offices organize to you assist can Most and rent bike / motor car tours, information. provide and Official licensed guides available. guides are freelance Other those than provided are rates guide agency, an by Be clear negotiable. usually who covers about beforehand personal expenses the guide’s to return his of the cost and tourist areas, most base. In home services, hotels information can staffs accommodation or you. a guide for recommend beautiful many offers Toraja home: bring to you for things calledwooden tau- sculptures wooden clothes, handwoven tau, wonderful carving picturing and coffee symbols, Torajan Be extremely more. many when buying however, cautious arts on of work or antiques especially in tourist display reproductions are Most areas. look incredibly theythough may a is in Toraja Price similar. is thing. Bargaining flexible advised. be won’t Toraja Visiting attended haven’t if you complete

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DON’T WASTE YOUR VISIT, MAKE SURE YOU’RE MAKE VISIT, YOUR WASTE DON’T PLACES IN THE RIGHT LOST TOURIST SERVICE INFORMATION STAYING WITH STAYING LOCALS VILLAGE IN HIGHLAND COMPASS Th Jl. A. at is Office Information from open Rantepao, Yani, 07.00AM – 01.00PM from Keep in mind that people in people that in mind Keep may Toraja parts of many experience with limited have still learning are and foreigners with their homes share to how routinely not They do you. Things rooms. guest maintain drink soft and like beds, cold to luxuryelectricity items are even encounter may You some. speaks who barely someone with Bahasa than other anything the local or language. Indonesia youthe they best They offer will are you and nonetheless, have return expected graciously to respectful with treatment. that In Toraja, you can always tell tell always can you Toraja, In at looking by is north where More Tongkonan. of the roof foot on travel to prefer visitors recommended. really is it and more much get you’ll way, This that in Toraja life about insights those the of eyes seem elude to ask to hesitate wheels. Don’t on to the direction locals about any ceremonies. of location or a site speak to able them are of Most more they’re and basic English you. help willing to than Guide to the Magnificent Sights and Attractions ofTORAJA | 30 08.30 AMand arrives at Toraja daily from Makassar /Toraja at nearby. The morning bus leaves representative officeslocated to ataxi bus take Airport, Hasanuddin International After arrival at Sultan morningthe or night. to magnificent the highlands in youtake there. Take journey the convenient buses are available to but it won’t a problem be since reach Toraja from Makassar, It 7-8-hour takes drive to .East cities inIndonesia and South international airlines from main majorserves domestic and International Makassar Airport, Sultanairport, Hasanuddin With international standard international hub to Toraja. Makassar is nearest the GET THERE? HOW TO leaves at 09.30 AMfrom Sultan finite stayingtime. The airplane tailoredespecially for with those to Saturdays (off on Sundays), 6days aweek, Mondaysserving To travel faster, there are flights hotels, restaurants and shops. provides visitors with choices of city for Toraja is Rantepao that staying. Thecapital tourism / accommodation you’ll be ondepends area which of hotel Makale or Rantepao. It usually You can get offthe bus either in Makale is entrance the to Toraja. next morning at 05.30AM. arriving at Toraja/ Makassar the Makassar /Toraja at 21.00PM, daily evening bus to departing of tropics, the you can the take moonlightunderneath pale the adventurers prefer who to travel / Makassar afternoon. in the For TO GET A FLIGHT GET AFLIGHT MAKASSAR and and sometimes stopping earlier from 18.00pm 06.30am daily, till public transportation. Operating vv.) are of easiest the modes Makale andbetween Rantepao travel (intercity transportation innerthe city transportation and Pete /Angkot /Bemo –pete is town. only on runs route certain of since public the transportation there are options several to take If you want to wander anyway, Makassar at 11.00AM. flybackwithinsame will day to drive to Rantepao. The airplane drive to Makale and 45-min Pongtiku about Airport, 15-min arrive directlywill inToraja in WithinAirport. 45 minutes you Hasanuddin International MEANS OF TRAVERSE running lessrunning frequently in FIND ANIGHTBUS TORAJA day. day. motorbike rent at Rp 70,000 per and some hotels usually serves highlands. Touristthe offices, remote areas and of villages rent amotorbike to explore the craving for more adventure can extremely bumpy roads. Those access can have narrow and are usually hard to reach as the Toraja’s remoteness and beauties Rantepao. available inMakale and hotels or from car rent services Avanza) at booked can be Kijangminivan (called or Chartered vehicles such as person. from way US$1.00per per for Toraja Utara. The rate starts for Tana Toraja and Pasar Bolu bus inToraja, terminal Makale remoter area. There are 2 main TO GET AFLIGHT READY TO TORAJA EXPLORE 31 | Guide to the Magnificent Sights and Attractions ofTORAJA

KABUPATEN ( OF) KABUPATEN TORAJA TANA AREA CITY CAPITAL AREA CITY CAPITAL 1,151.47 Km2 Rantepao 2,054.30 Km2 Makale Tourist Information Center Center Information Tourist Utara: Toraja Road Ahmad Yani Address: – Toraja 62, Rantepao no. Utara +62 423 25455 Phone: Tourist Information Center Center Information Tourist Toraja: Tana Road no. Pongtiku Address: Toraja – Tana 35, Makale +62 423 24804 Phone: KABUPATEN (REGENCY OF) KABUPATEN TORAJA UTARA

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In afternoon the restaurant in a seafood served during trip. the Lunch be will done be forwill photo taking typical houses. Some stops with villages their Buginese approx. 8hour drive along the picturesque drive to Toraja with and on journey take then the International Makassar Airport Arrived at Sultan Hasanuddin –TorajaMakassar DAY 01 with colorful woodcarving. oldthe traditional barns rice You Tongkonan, can see and also of oldest the Torajan villages. rocks. Next, visit Ke’te Ke’su, one not buried, but among placed tombs was deceased the inwhich proceed to ancient Londa to see lies on and hillsides, the then graveyard of Kings of Sangalla Onwards to Suaya to the secrets of baby trees inKambira. Then continue to discoverthe statues and hanging the graves. rows to Lemo see be of Tau Tau exploring Toraja. First visit will Afterday breakfast,full a -Ke’teSuaya -Londa Ke’su Toraja: -Kambira Lemo - DAY 02 at hotel. world.the Dinner and overnight Christ statuetallest thefind in at Buntu Burake where you can your way back to city, the stop by to like look human.carved On Simbuang ( stone) Sura, you unique the can see with stone roof. Proceed to Batu oldestthe traditional house where you can find Tumakke,’ Rantepao, continue to Rembon of city.view the After lunch at by at To’tombi to enjoy bird’s the pine forest of Tirotiku and stop Don’t forget through to walk the and have breakfast inLolai. moment inTongkonan Lempe clouds inLolai. Capture the with beautiful whitesunrise Wake up early to catch the -Rembon-Burake Clouds Toraja: Above Land The DAY 03 for your next destination. MakassarAirport to catch flight Hasanuddin International transferthen directly to Sultan at restaurant alocal inPare-Pare Makassar. Lunch served be will After breakfast, driveback to Toraja –Makassar DAY 04 35 | Guide to the Magnificent Sights and Attractions ofTORAJA Toraja coffee at its best. Dinner its Dinner best. at coffee Toraja hotel. at overnight and 05 DAY - Makassar Toraja to back drive breakfast, After willbe served Lunch Makassar. in Pare-Pare a local restaurant at Sultan to directly thentransfer International Hasanuddin Airport Makassar. the river welcoming you. Enjoy Enjoy you. welcoming the river hours 3 around for the rafting theof side at lunch have and waterfall beautiful with theriver the city Back to you. of front in and dinner afternoon, late in hotel. at overnight 04 DAY The Land Above Toraja: & Clouds (Trekking - Rantepao Paragliding) the catch to early up Wake sunrise white beautiful with the Capture in Lolai. clouds Lempe in Tongkonan moment in Lolai. a breakfast have and the walk to through forget Don’t stop and Tirotiku of forest pine try to paragliding To’tombi at by the view of the bird’s enjoy and at Rantepao, lunch After city. the traditional enjoy can you the at out hang and spa/massage real the to taste shop local coffee Ke’su, one of the oldest Torajan Torajan the oldest of one Ke’su, see can Tongkonan villages. You rice colorful barn old with and to carving.hand Continue tombs see to Londa ancient in which the deceased not is rocks. placed among but buried, to to proceed seeLemo Then Lunch statues. Tau Tau of rows continue and local restaurant, at baby the secrets of discover to the Back to in Kambira. trees the rice along road through city Dinner karst. big paddies and hotel. at overnight and 03 DAY Rafting Water White Toraja: you pick will car breakfast, After to you transfer and the hotel at up startto walk Then point. starting scenery breathtaking through 30 minutes Dende village for of more add 15 minutes can (you at ready take selfies).Theto boat DAY 02 DAY to Tour Cycling Toraja: - Londa - Lemo - Ke’su Ke’te Kambira yourself prepare breakfast, After Ke’te to bike paddle your and 5 days 4 nights Toraja Adventure 4 nights Toraja 5 days 01 DAY Makassar – Toraja Hasanuddin Sultan at Arrived Airport Makassar International the then takejourney on and with Toraja to drive picturesque the along drive 8 hour approx. Buginese their villages with stops Some houses. typical taking photo will for be done will be Lunch the trip. during servedseafooda in restaurant the afternoon In in ParePare. to the Bambapuang on stop Arrive spectacular view. enjoy in late Rantepao or in Makale overnight and Dinner afternoon. hotel. at Guide to the Magnificent Sights and Attractions ofTORAJA | 36 and overnight at Hotel. Dinner colorful woodcarving. famousalso for its traditional Tongkonan and Old Barns, Rice Torajan we villages, can see At Kete Kesu one of oldest the are deceased entombed.the an Ancientsee Grave where After lunch,visiting Londa, to at restaurant. local served be will secret of Baby the Tree. Lunch Onwards to Suaya to discover the Statues and The Hanging Graves. visit rows to Lemo see of TauTau exploring Toraja. First we will Afterday breakfast,full a tour Ke’su Ke’te Toraja: -Londa- Lemo-Suaya DAY 02 Dinner and overnight at hotel. late afternoon arrive at Toraja. erotic the see mountain. In the coffee break Bambapuangat to inPareserved Pare. your Get to north,and the lunch be will karst world. inthe Continue trip 3rd inthis village biggest cluster magnificent traditionalview of Take aboat and explore the for approximately 30minutes. Ramang inMaros Regency Afterwards,Ramang- drive to International Airport. Arrived at Sultan Hasanuddin ParePare - Maros Toraja - Makassar & Beyond: DAY 01 8 days7nightsToraja &Beyond SAMPLE OFITINERARY Rantepao, continue to Rembon, of city.view the After lunch at by at To’tombi to enjoy bird’s the pine forest of Tirotiku and stop Don’t forget through to walk the and have abreakfast inLolai. moment inTongkonan Lempe clouds in Lolai. Capture the with beautiful whitesunrise Wake up early to catch the -Rembon -Burake Clouds Toraja: Above Land The DAY 04 Dinner and overnight at hotel. life of people the inToraja. where you daily the see can also village field, rice the local thru approximately 2hours passing a short Do for walking from top the valleys of Toraja. Rantepao and surrounding enjoying over superb views Then we’ll Batutumonga,go to place with beautiful scenery. havingwhile lunch at same the traditional and textile buy some, watch old the lady weaving local weaving village. Here you can to Sa’dan To Barana to visit the held past. inthe Then continue greatthe ceremonies funeral Megalith area symbolizes which a trip to Kalimbuang Bori’ the After breakfast, set we out on Batutumonga Toraja: Bori’ -Sa’dan - DAY 03 their famoustheir kings, Arung Bugis Royalties, with one of collections ofto see former the Museumthe of Andi Mappasisi through Watampone to visit After breakfast, drive to Bira Watampone –Bira Toraja – Sengkang Beyond: DAY 06 and overnight at hotel. traditional Dinner Bugis silk. making the ofto famous see to Bugis Weaving Silk Center at restaurant. alocal Continue lake). Lunchthe served be will shallow,too not we will cross to lack of rainfall. If lake is the due season shallowbe indry (note:village Tempe might Lake Tempe to visit Lake floating the of Bugis Kingdom. We cross will Sengkang located center inthe After breakfast, drive to Sengkang Toraja Toraja &Beyond: - DAY 05 Dinner and overnight at hotel. Christ statue.cantallest the find by Buntu Burake, where you your way back to city, the stop to like look human.carved On Simbuang (megalith stone) Sura, you unique the can see with stone roof. Proceed to Batu oldestthe traditional house where you can find Tumakke,’ Airport. Hasanuddin International transferthen directly to Sultan way. Entering Makassar and salt farm the along see the will passing , you Continue to Makassar, and while to sea. the with beautiful view at restaurant aseafood served be Phinisi boat builders. Lunch will famousthe Bugis-Makassar hours. Stop at Tana to see Beru Makassar for approximately 6 After breakfast, drive to Makassar Toraja Bira – &Beyond: DAY 08 Note: Lunch is not included. Dinner and overnight at hotel. togetherswim with turtles. the andturtle you can even have a breeding place for green the Liukang Island is known as the located opposite main the island. a boat to visit Liukang Island banana boat, snorkeling or rent can do water such activities as programfree on your own. You Breakfast at hotel, afterwards Toraja Bira &Beyond: DAY 07 overnight at hotel. afternoon at Bira. Dinner and of Kajang Arrive in the tribe. Kajang culture the to see District at restaurant. alocal Stop by at LunchPallakka. served be will 37 | Guide to the Magnificent Sights and Attractions ofTORAJA Guide to the Magnificent Sights and Attractions ofTORAJA | 38 traditional performancesart moves. Watch other the also welcome you inenchanting in classical Toraja costume will Manganda dancer dressing up visitingwhile Toraja. The wherevillage you can enjoy of Batutumonga. It is aCBT drive from Rantepao upwards Toraja Utara about an hour Suloara is locatedSesean in (CBT) TOURISM COMMUNITY BASED Landscape View at Suloara Sesean Enjoy Toraja by standing at its CBT. inthis experience culturethe of Torajan you can your totime more learn about picturesque terraces. Take rice with many large rocks and oldest gravesite inToraja Utara and Lo’ko Mata, you’llthe find you’re there. Walking to Pana’ in Sanggar Tari Suloara while Caption : Here of Sesean Suloaraof are Sesean now communitylocal members waiting to reward you. The stunningthe of Toraja view the abouttake 4-5hours to reach Hiking treks are available and guide or bylocal yourself. above level. 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