Aluk Todolo in the 21st Century

Conducting the ancestors’ traditions is not easy. Various adjustments have been made to uphold them.

October 13, 2009

BULULANGKANG can be seen an example of the cultural change that is sweeping Tana Toraja. Besides being a Christian society, for the sake of honoring their forefathers, to safeguard family ties and unity, the community tries to uphold the aluk todolo or traditions of the old society. It is for this that various adjustments are required—like the implementation and conditions that need to be fulfilled in a traditional ceremony.

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