Indonesia - A Fascinating Culture of Tana Toraja

Indonesia - A Fascinating Culture of Tana Toraja

Indonesia - A Fascinating Culture of Tana Toraja
By Fadil Aziz

A group of 80 people, male and female, stood holding hands and forming a large circle on a field. They sang mourning songs in a slow tempo as thousands of spectators looked on. Slowly, they leaned to the right, then to the left, then right again, while occasionally stood on tiptoe. This is the Ma’badong ritual, song to accompany a funeral rite.

Torajan culture regards funeral rite as a very important event with deep meaning. In the past, Torajans believed that the funeral rite -called Rambu Solo- should be conducted to please the gods so that the dead will be forgiven and accepted into heaven. Nowadays, the funeral rite is conducted to honor the dead and the bereft family.

Rambu Solo is a huge Endeavour lasting a full week. No wonder it attracted thousands of people, both to attend and to help ensuring that the funeral rite goes smoothly. Hundreds, sometime thousands, of buffaloes and hogs were sacrificed for Rambu Solo. It all depends on how large the funeral rite is going to be. Larger ceremonies will require greater number of sacrificed livestock’s, even though buffalo does not come cheap, costing ten million rupiah ( US$ 1,100) each. The size and scope alone would be enough reason for foreign and local tourists not to miss observing Rambu Solo.

Nevertheless, Rambu Solo is only one of Torajan culture’s many exotic side. As part of the first wave of humans to inhabit the Indonesian archipelago and predecessor of the proto-Malay culture, Torajan’s tradition and way of life is uniquely remarkable. For example, Tana Toraja is one of the few places in Indonesia where people still build a tribal house -the Torajan refers to it as tongkonan.

It is not uncommon to find the sight of tongkonan with its distinctive overturned-boat shaped roof, sandwiched between lush paddy fields.

Scattered around Rantepao and Makale, capital city of Toraja Regency, are villages with old tongkonans that is still inhabited by its builder’s descendants. Among those villages, Kete’kesu is the most important because it has been designated a cultural preservation site and has one of the large number of tongkonans.

Five tongkonans stand tall amid the throng of visitors; each was made without employing a single nail and adorned with their own distinctive carvings. Even at glance, the tribal houses looked very old. One of them is reportedly four hundred years old. One of them is reportedly four hundred years old. On display in front of each house are buffalo horns to signify social status. The more and bigger those horns are, the higher the status.

Across the tongkonan lie grain silos that locals call alang sura, while at the back of the complex is an ancient cemetery that is at least as old as the tongkonans, but probably more, judging from the decaying wood of the casket inside. The word “cemetery” may remind us of bodies buried below ground and gravestones, but no such thing is evident in Tana Toraja. This is another unusual aspect of Toraja culture.

They do not bury their dead like in most culture; instead they put the dead inside caves, either natural or man-made. These burial caves usually exist in high cliffs or large rocks, such as in Lokomata. If natural caves are not readily available, then it must be carved into rocks, a painstaking process that can take years to complete and usually done well before the intended occupant passes away.

From outside, the entrance looked small. But inside, the cave is large enough to accommodate several bodies along with their belongings. Sometimes, a life size statue resembling one of the dead is placed in front of the cave opening.

Meanwhile, a baby who has not grown any tooth will receive different treatment in case of death. Instead of cave, the baby will be buried inside tree trunk, such as those found at Kambira. These burial procedures are widely acknowledged as one of Indonesia’s extraordinary cultures.

Soon to be World Heritage Site

Kete’kesu, Kambira, and Lokomata are not the only places to experience Torajan culture. Other places that should be visited including Palawa, Parinding, and Londa villages, megalithic stone structure of Bori Kalimbuang, Sullukang city, Sa’dan River in the middle, also has scenic view, dominated by green color of trees and vast paddy fields. One of the several places to enjoy the view is Batutumonga on the slope of Mount Sesean. From this quiet but beautiful spot, one can see clearly the Sa’dan valley and Rantepao city below. For only a 45 minutes trip from Rantepao, tourists can enjoy trekking and lunch or spend the night here.

While traveling in Tana Toraja, tourist can sometime come across marriage or house warming ceremonies (called Rambu Tuka) that are also quite unique. The ceremonies usually entail songs and dances performed in front of the Tongkonan. Torajan people hold fast to their culture as part of their daily routine. Their remarkable way of life has made the Torajan famous in the world and Tana Toraja is now in the process of becoming a world Heritage Site.

Getting the Most Out of Tana Toraja

Tana Toraja is a little regency located in South Sulawesi Province, about 380 km from Makassar, capital city of South Sulawesi. Numerous tourist sports are scattered throughout the regency, making Rantepao city, right at the heart of Tana Toraja, a perfect spot to begin any journey. Indeed, there are hotels and restaurant in Rantepao that specifically cater to tourist’s needs.

Reaching Tana Toraja is as simple as driving through paved road from Makassar, or flying out Makassar on Merpati Airlines every Tuesday and Friday. Tours guided to Tana Toraja is also available in Makassar and a very popular option with foreign tourists because it is practical and much more comfortable.

Fadil Aziz is a founder of Alcibbum Photography, the photography company specializes in Indonesian nature and travel photo. Visit his site http://www.AlcibbumPhotography.com to enjoy his works, including images related to Indonesia and this article.

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Coffees of Sulawesi (Celebes)

Coffees of Sulawesi (Celebes)

Coffees of Sulawesi (Celebes)
By Jim Cameron

Sulawesi (Soo-luh-way-see), also known as Celebes, is an island that is part of the country of Indonesia. The islands of Indonesia can be divided into three groups; the greater Sunda islands, the Lesser Sunda Islands and the Moluccas. The Greater Sunda Islands are a chain, including: Sumatra, Java, Borneo and Sulawesi. The island consists of four finger-like mountainous peninsulas, with the highest point reaching 11,336 ft. Sulawesi, just each of Borneo, is Indonesia’s most mountainous island. Volcanoes, some of them still active, rise on the northern peninsula. Inland, Sulawesi’s valleys and plateaus have fertile farmlands and rich grazing land, while the coastal waters provide a bountiful catch. The equator passes through the northern part of Sulawesi and more than 50% of the surface of the island is covered in rainforests.

Ujung Pandang, is the principal city on the island. It was once an important colonial spice center. In fact, when Columbus arrived in America he was really looking for a western sea route from Europe to the Indies. The region known as the Indies includes Sulawesi. Although spices are no longer the islands most important export commodity, Ujung Pandang is still the chief trading center for eastern Indonesia.

Because the rugged terrain divided one section from those in another, the population of more than 14 million consists mostly of small groups of people with different languages, customs and religious beliefs. More than 250 languages are spoken in the whole of Indonesia, including Bahasa Indonesia, the country’s official language. Around 88 percent of Indonesia’s people are Muslims, and 10 percent are Christians. However, many hold other beliefs that combine worship of ancient ancestors and nature, with Islam or Christianity.

Most of the people are Malays whose ancestors came from the mainland of Southeast Asia. The great majority of the people live in small villages and farm for a living. Farmers raise such crops as coffee, corn, rice, yams and tobacco for export. The Dutch introduced coffee to Sulawesi in the late 1690’s.

The Sulawesi available at U-Roast-Em.com is from Toraja, a mountainous area near the center of the island and the oldest coffee-growing region on the island. Sulawesi Toraja is a splendid coffee, much like the best Sumatran coffees. It is a little lighter in body and a bit livelier in acidity. If you enjoy the exotic coffees of Indonesia, or if you are just looking for something new, our Celebes Toraja is an experience waiting just for you.

Jim Cameron is a 30-year veteran in the specialty coffee roasting industry. Jim has authored many articles on various aspects of the industry and traveled abroad to speak at international gatherings of coffee professionals. Semi retired, Jim now writes on the subject of roasting and makes green coffee beans available to the home roasting market at his web site: http://www.u-roast-em.com

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Sulawesi Island

Sulawesi Island

Sulawesi Island
By Joni Albert Purba

Sulawesi - An amazing diversity of societies exists here, with a distinct separation of old and new, traditional and modern within the many cultures themselves. This variety, along with some spectacular mountains, coastline, lakes and plains, makes Sulawesi a highly visited island. Many species of fauna found in Sulawesi can not be found else where in the world, like the black macaque, the babirusa wild boar, the anoa dwarf buffalo, the eccentric maleo bird, the saucer-eyed tarsier, and many beautiful and colorful butterflies. Transportation has improved greatly and a road now connects the whole way between Ujung Pandang (or Makassar) in the south and Manado in the far north.Sulawesi straddles Wallace's Line meaning that it has a mix of both Asian and Austronesian species. However, the majority of Sulawesi's wildlife belongs to the Australasia region. 2,290 km² of the island is devoted to Lore Lindu National Park.

There are 127 known mammalian species in Sulawesi. A large percentage of these mammals, 62% (79 species) are endemic, meaning that they are found nowhere else in Indonesia or the world. The largest native mammal in Sulawesi is the dwarf buffalo, locally known as the anoa. By contrast, because many birds can fly between islands, Sulawesian bird species tend to be found on other nearby islands as well, such as Borneo; only 34% of Sulawesi's birds are found nowhere else. The most important among these last is the maleo, a bird that spends most of its time on the ground. It has undergone an observed very rapid decline.

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Bulu Perindu - The Enchanted Grass

Bulu Perindu - The Enchanted Grass

Bulu Perindu - The Enchanted Grass
By Leonard Lee

Nature produces the most intriguing life-forms. We are normally aware of the animal, insect, and plant kingdoms--these we come across and interact with in our every day life and are perceptible to the senses; other creatures are too microscopically small for us to perceive with our naked eyes, these are the bacteria, germs, etc. Other life-forms not too commonly found are the transitions between the plant and animal kingdoms: "plant-like" animals and "animal-like" plants. Zoologically, they exist as microbes and also are to be found in abundance on a larger scale in the oceans and seas such as the polyps, sea-anemones, star-fishes, etc.

Hidden in the tropical jungles of South America and Asia are many plant species with unusual animal characteristics and mobile powers not possessed by the lesser evolved plants. We know of some of the more cultivated types such as the "Venus fly-trap" and the Mimosa.

In the recesses of the tropical jungles and rain-forests of Kalimantan (Borneo) of the Indonesian archipelago, exists a strange type of grass that the local Dayak natives of the Kubu and Kaharingan tribes call "Bulu Perindu," or "hair that causes longing." It is not known whether this grass has been classified and given a Latin name by botanists even in the face of its popularity among the occultists of Indonesia. Sometimes in the hollow of bamboo stems are found strands of bamboo fibre connected to the base and top and this is called "Bamboo Perindu"--not to be confused with the Bulu Perindu. In appearance the Bulu Perindu grass resembles a black strand or string. It has a broad base and tapers-off at its other end which may be golden-brown in color.

The Bulu Perindu grass possesses strange qualities--for one, they wriggle and move when placed on the palm of the hand or when warm ashes are strewn all over them. They are evidently heat sensitive; however, cold water is also able to vivify them. Immerse them in water for a few seconds and then put them on a clean, flat surface and watch them wriggle like a bunch of worms!

The Bulu Perindu grass are used by the Kalimantan shamans as an essential ingredient in their love philters and rituals. They would immerse a grass or two into their love oils and empower them with certain occult charging techniques and mantras. Dabs of the oil, here and there, on one's person is sufficient to cause fascination to whosoever looks at one. A drop of the oil on one's fingertips before handshakes could cause a strong subliminal impression on others, potently attracting them to us. The opposite sex are especially drawn to the user of the Bulu Perindu oil. If the liquid comes into contact with someone through one's touch, someone whom we deeply wish to attract, and if this is done in conjunction with the appropriate ritual backing it up, it could cause them to constantly have us in their thoughts and to make them terribly miss or long for us when we are absent from their presence--hence the name "Bulu Perindu"--the hair that causes longing. The grass when carried as an amulet, or the oil applied to one's body also has the virtue of increasing one's charisma and attracting luck. Some occultist affirm that it also has the power to ward off psychic attacks and disturbances from malicious spirits.

One of the rituals of attracting someone specific with the use of the Bulu Perindu grass is as follows:
Immerse the grass in a glass of water for a few seconds and then place it on clean sheet of paper. When it stops moving keep the grass in your wallet or purse. While the grass is being immersed in the water recite the Al-Fateha verse 1x:

"Bismillaahir-rohmaanir-rohiim. "Al-hamdulillahi rabbil 'aalamiin, ar-rahmaani ar-rahiim Maaliki yaumid diin, Iyyaka na'budu wa iyyaaka nasta 'iin. Ihdinash Shiraathal Mustaqiim. Shiraathal Ladziina an'amta alaihim. Ghairil Maghduubi Alaihim Walaadh Dhaaliin. Amin."

Then continue with the following affirmation while visualizing the person you wish to attract:

"My soul is one with yours N . . . We are united on spiritual levels and so shall we be in the physical. So be it!" 33x

Close the ritual with the Al-Fateha verse once again.

Why does the occult virtues of the grass produce such arousals and reactions in others? We know that the power of scent works on both the conscious and subconscious levels. It is possible that the Bulu Perindu contains pheromones--one reason why the grass produces such strange instinctive reactions in people. Pheromones are described as an exotic group of hormones triggering sexual responses in animals.

We once carried out an experiment: two bottles of aromatic oil were prepared. One plain, the other with the Bulu Perindu grass immersed. After a period of about a month we put a few drops of the oil with the grass in a vessel of water and the oil in the water reacted with a ceaseless motion. The oil without the grass showed little movement on the water's surface. Many questions arose from this, but without sufficient experimentation and the qualified training we refrained from arriving at a satisfactory conclusion. On the more pragmatic and commercial side of the question, what if the molecule compounds of the chemicals in the grass were isolated and applied in cosmetics? Would this not cause a revolution in the industry because of the magnetic effects that it provides?

The tales surrounding the Bulu Perindu are mystifying. The grass is said to come from a certain haunted mountain called Mt. Bondang in the region of "Puruk Cahu" in the upper recesses of the Barito river, Central Kalimantan (the grass has also been discovered in East Kalimantan). According to one myth, whosoever goes to this region are reluctant or even forget to return to civilization. The reason is because of the joy and happiness that the region instills in one. Being too overly-focused on their ecstatic state, many are said to have died because of the forgetfulness to eat and drink. It is probable that the region is a power spot, one of the points of a ley-line that produces disorientation in the mind as a side-effect. This is supported by the locals who consider the area as filled with extraordinary magickal power. The power according to them, induces hallucinations and a strong uncontrollable attraction for the area. Those that are fortunate enough to escape its grasp find themselves a strong longing to return. Many daring explorers among the native Dayaks have found themselves being possessed by the spirits of the area.
The natural objects such as grass, pieces of bamboo, soil, etc., to be found in the area are believed to be imbued with the same power and qualities as the region itself and are utilized by occult practitioners in their "ilmu pelet," or "magical art of attraction."

Mt.Bondang is believed to be haunted with powerful elementals, nature spirits, and other unseen beings of the forests. It is said that if one were to chop off a piece of bamboo from this area, screams of pain may be heard coming from the dryad of the tree (bamboos are actually the tallest grass in the world), like the screams said to be heard from the mandragore while harvesting the root.. The existence of spirit dwellers in plants and trees throws new light on the experimentation of certain horticulturists on the sentiency of plants.

The acquisition of these natural objects such as the Bulu Perindu grass is not an easy task (attempts to cultivate the Bulu Perindu grass outside of its home territory has presently proven to be a failure), as the mountain is rather inaccessible, steep and high. Most of the natives will not go there because of the risks mentioned above. One of the creatures capable of travelling to and fro from the mountain are the hawks, and if we were to come across a hawk's nest observed to have been built in the same location (a short flying distance from the magickal territory) for seven consecutive years, we can be sure that its home is made up of the Bulu Perindu grass. To verify this the nest is submerged in the Barito river, and if any grass of the nest would float upstream in the direction of the mountain, this would be the Bulu Perindu grass from Mt. Bondang seeking to return to its place of origin, as though a magnetic or etheric attraction existed between the two.

Getting the Bulu Perindu grass out of the Kalimantan/Borneo island is another problem in itself as it is believed that taking anything sacred out of the territory of spirit beings brings about catastrophes in some form during the returning journey. Occult practitioners have found ways of overcoming this, though. One of their methods is to place the grass in a white pouch which in turn is placed inside of a fruit. The fruit itself is placed in a larger fruit, like a Chinese puzzle, and this, it is believed to be sufficient enough to keep any disgruntled spirit off the scent.

The local Dayaks of Kalimantan consider the acquisition of the Bulu Perindu as a blessing, even if it is just a grass or two. To them, while the grass may be insignificant looking, the power that they possess are immense and it is this power that they praise and tap to improve their lives in some way.

Copyright © 2006 Luxamore

Luxamore

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A Taste of Irain Jaya

A Taste of Irain Jaya

A Taste of Irain Jaya
By Prakash Patel

4 Days Baliem Valley

The fact that, the Baliem Valley wasn’t discovered by explorers until the 1930s will come as no surprise to anyone who, s ever been to this part of Irian Jaya province.

Even today, there are only two ways to reach the valley. The first is by hiking for a month or so through tangled jungles, across coarse grassy valleys. and over snow-capped peaks before reaching the other world, a cultivated green valley, inhabited by the Dani tribe, deep in the mountains Alternatively, you could 17y in, landing on the airstrip near Wamena, the main of Balliem Valley.

Day 1: Jayapura to Wamena.

Transfer to the airport from your hotel in Jayapura for your flight to Wamena. In Wamena you'll visit the local market, then by car to Jiwika village where you'll experience the daily life of the Dam tribe and see their most priceless treasure, the mummified remains of an ancestral chieftain. The night is spent in a local inn or a traditional Dani hut.

Day 2: Baliem Valley/Wamena.

After breakfast, you'll climb a nearby hill to see Dam women mining for salt in the primitive way. Then on to Kontolola Cave and exploration to the surrounding villages before returning to Wamena.

Day 3: Wamena to Jayapura.

A leisurely exploration of Wamena before taken to the airstrip for your flight to Jayapura. Arriving Jayapura, you'll be met at the airport and taken on a city sightseeing tour before being transferred to your hotel.

Day 4: Jayapura.

Transfer to the airport for your onward flight to your next destination.

Note:

Routing may be reversed depending on your time of arrival departure in Jayapuraa.

Daily Flight Schedule:

Jayapura - Wamena

MZ-7504 07:15 08.15

MZ-7514 10:30 11:30

Wamena Jayapura

MZ-7505 08:45 09:45

MZ-7515 12:00 13:00

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Indonesia Dream

Indonesia Dream

Indonesia Dream
By Paul Davis

I had a dream on March 12, 2007 before I woke up, wherein I saw Indonesian leaders standing around me. I was then handed a marriage certificate inviting me to commit my life to help Indonesia and its people.

Purposing to marry my heart and life to uplift Indonesia, I am now seeking reputable publishers and speaking bureaus throughout Indonesia to work with and represent me. Since I don't speak the language yet, it will take a miracle for sure to make this happen. Nevertheless like a child I believe all things are possible.

I have published 10 books thus far which I want to translate and distribute throughout Indonesia.

- Breakthrough for a Broken Heart

- A State of Emergency

- Are You Ready for True Love?

- Poems That Propel the Planet

- Stop Lusting & Start Living

- Adultery: 101 Reasons Not to Cheat

- God vs. Religion

- Almighty Matchmaker

- Waves of God

- Supernatural Fire

I'm told my ability to transcend barriers and transform individuals and organizations will be highly celebrated in Indonesia. My last trip throughout Indonesia showed me that they like my sense of humor which simultaneously enabled them to laugh, learn, live, and love.

I have traveled to Indonesia 5 times, going from Sumatra to Irian Jaya. I feel way more home in Indonesia than I do in America. Indonesia and its people have captivated my heart. I rejoice every time I get invited back to speak and perform in Indonesia.

Thankfully I don't have these kind of dreams every day, more like once a lifetime. Altering my life to fulfill this divine mandate will require a lot of personal sacrifice, but I'm prepared to do it. I hope some sweet hearted people will come along my side and assist me in the work. The Indonesians are an easy people to fall in love with.

Indonesia is a magnificent country to which motivational speaker and life purpose coach Paul Davis has been called. Paul has traveled 5 times to Indonesia during which he touched islands extending from Banda Aceh, Sumatra (the tsunami epicenter) to Irian Jaya (bordering Papau New Guinea).

Paul Davis is a worldwide professional speaker, life purpose coach, change master, turnaround specialist, and prolific author.

Paul has written several books including Breakthrough for a Broken Heart; Are You Ready for True Love; Stop Lusting & Start Living; Waves of God; Supernatural Fire; Poems that Propel the Planet; and God vs. Religion.

Paul's compassion for people & passion to travel has taken him to over 50 countries of the world where he has had a tremendous impact. Paul has served in many war-torn, impoverished and tsunami stricken regions of the earth. His Dream-Maker Inc. is building dreams, breaking limitations & reviving nations.

Paul's Breakthrough Seminars inspire, revive, awaken, impregnate with purpose, impart the fire of desire, catapult people into a new level of self-awareness, facilitate destiny discovery and dream fulfillment.

Contact Paul to speak at your event, for purpose coaching, to write an article, or conduct an interview:
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Clay & Ceramics and Stone Carving

Clay & Ceramics and Stone Carving - High Quality Arts To Find Near Borobudur - Indonesia

Clay & Ceramics and Stone Carving - High Quality Arts To Find Near Borobudur - Indonesia
By Thorsten Neudeck

Hundreds of small and large factories are to be found in the Central Java city of Yogjakarta here, producing stone carving articles handmade of natural mountain stone (e.g. lava stone, limestone, sandstone) as well as clay & ceramic items, mainly clay pot or ceramics vases.

Borobudur Temple in Central Java

One historic and really worth mentioning temple is to be found in very close proximity to Yogjakarta: the ancient Buddhist stone temple of Borobudur. In the period 600 AD to 800 AD there was a golden age of temple construction throughout India, Ceylon and South East Asia. It was a time when Hindu and Buddhist kingdoms flourished and men raised magnificent monuments to heaven in praise of their gods. It was built to resemble a microcosm of the universe and its purpose was to provide a visual image of the teachings of the Buddha. Reliefs depicting the life of the Buddha cover the upper half of the main wall all around the first gallery of the monument, a total of 120 panels. These reliefs were carved to illustrate a text entitled the Lalitavistara, "The Unfolding of the Play."

Anybody visiting the local craft shops will be impressed about the professional skills of the masons, about the variety of stone and clay & ceramic products they are able to produce with their bare hands: Sculptures, Lamps, Reliefs of Borobudur, Elephants, Statues, Vases, Buddhas, Lava stone, sand stone, limestone items, Garden & Landscaping items, Pillars, Wells & Fountains, and much more.

High Quality hand carved Workmanship

The local craftsmen sit together in dusty rooms, or even under the blazing sun, and swing their hammers down to their chisels to form figures out of the bare stone blocks. They sweat together in hot clay factories, firing the ovens to harden the material, and color, sand and polish their precious products.

In terms of how to optimally present the products, the bigger stone carvers and clay pot manufacturers of Java / Indonesia own huge storehouses and depots, while the smaller ones use their very own family gardens to establish showroom atmosphere.

Handmade Mountain Stone Carvings

Either way, the buyer encouraged to purchase in bulk, otherwise it makes little sense in terms of the overall cost structure for both the seller and the buyer. Regarding the packing of the products there is a reliable system in place: the fragile, sometimes even very large ceramic and stone products are wrapped and then a wooden frame is constructed to hold and protect the object during shipment. The items will then be sent to north Java, to the port of Semarang / Indonesia, and from there being shipped to anywhere in the world.

For more information on the natural stone, clay and ceramic products of Java / Indonesia, and on how to get them to any place in the world, please visit http://www.teak-rustique.com

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