Funeral ceremony in Tana Toraja (Sulawesi)

Rambu Solo is an elaborate, multi-day funeral ceremony in Tana Toraja, Sulawesi, that serves as a vibrant celebration of life, often taking place months or years after death, as families save for the expense. It is central to Torajan culture, where the deceased is considered “sleeping” and stays with the family, treated with daily care until the ceremony transitions them to the afterlife.