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Episode 5: Ma'Nene, the Bizarre & Beautiful Funerals of the Torajan People
Let's talk about death, baby! This week, Rachel takes Lauren on a journey through the funeral traditions of the Torajan people, including extravagant funerals and living with corpses. Spooky! But maybe also beautiful...? Listen and let us know what you think!
TW: Death, Animal Slaughter
Sources:
https://allthatsinteresting.com/toraja-death-ritual
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Torajan_people
https://random-times.com/2019/03/27/the-manene-festival-in-indonesia-the-mummies-of-the-dead-return-to-visit-their-loved-ones/
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