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    the procession took place on the main street of her village in southern Lombok, where all the participants and the orchestra marched to her parents' house. the bridal couple and their families are expected to be serious throughout the entire ceremony which lasts for 4 days. In fact she really was in a sad mood during the whole time.: by lombok, Views[475]
         		 Indonesian bandbus: The drum orchestra also accompanied us on our way to the bride's village. All musicians in traditional Sasak uniform with sarong, jacket and „udeng“, the headkerchief. Also present: the „Beleq“ (a big cylindrical drum): by lombok, Views[397]
         		 the groom's father shows off an intense dance. According to tradition, he drank a glass of blood mixed with oil, and danced in a kind of trance with a dagger on his chest. This symbolizes that he'll take away his son's spiritual pain for a bright future in a new life.: by lombok, Views[606]
         		 the groom's relatives and other villagers gather together at the house of his parents to celebrate the second day of the wedding ceremony. A big variety of local dishes was offered. Sasak people sharing their tradition and custom with incredible devotion.: by lombok, Views[327]
         		 While the funeral proceedings may appear gruesome to outsiders, the rituals are meant to honour and celebrate the deceased. Spilling blood on the earth is considered a sacred act. Torajans do not take death lightly - a single water buffalo often sells for more than a brand new car.: by davidq, Views[1655]
     
    Water buffalo are sacrificed to help assure the deceased a quick journey into the afterlife. The number sacrificed depends on the social status of the person; in this case, more than 30 water buffalos over three days.: by davidq, Views[654]
         		 The tradition and concept of death is passed on to the next generation.: by davidq, Views[387]
         		 Traditional animist beliefs have persisted despite the Christian influence of Dutch colonization. Animal sacrifice continues to be an important feature of the funeral proceedings, being a major conduit to aiding the deceased in their journey into the afterlife. Pigs are sacrificed as gifts of food that the deceased can give to their ancestors when they arrive.: by davidq, Views[851]
         		 In Indonesia's Tana Toraja, it is traditionally believed that death is not a sudden, dreaded event, but a gradual process toward Puya, the land of souls or afterlife. When a death occurs, the community comes together at the sound of a gong to do what they can to guide the deceased to their ancestors in the afterlife.: by davidq, Views[1194]
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         		 What I found in my friend’s front yard – A boy was sitting in front of fence, waiting the evening to come to open his night food stall together with his friends. When the night comes, there’ll be a crowd in front of my friend’s house caused by this food stall. : by rahma_anugrah, Views[561]
     
    What I found in my friend’s front yard – One of friends, he’s preparing the mini grill for toasting the fishes. We used wood charcoal & unused papers for the grill, making the grill produced much smoke.: by rahma_anugrah, Views[394]
         		 What I found in my friend’s front yard – One of friends, she’s chopping the fresh fishes near water faucet in the front yard. (South Sulawesi is well-known for its seafood. It’s easy for us to get those fishes here.): by rahma_anugrah, Views[533]
         		 What I found in my friend’s front yard – The children were trying to hug my friend when I said, “Hey, look, guys!! He’s your uncle!” What an innocent children.: by rahma_anugrah, Views[406]
         		 What I found in my friend’s front yard – They’re unknown children who may live around the neighborhood. When they saw a little crowd here, they just suddenly came. They watched what we’re doing at that time. Then they’re playing together like they own the front yard. I was really surprised when they saw me capturing their picture, and suddenly they laughed till falling to the ground. I love seeing them laughing like that.: by rahma_anugrah, Views[545]
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    Donation Box: by stepping_foot, Views[289]
         		 The Melted Cassette: by stepping_foot, Views[377]
         		 The Livestock Bones: by stepping_foot, Views[347]
         		 One of Merapi Eruption Victims House: by stepping_foot, Views[293]
         		 The Old Rock Miners in Merapi: by stepping_foot, Views[344]
     
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         		 Me: by stepping_foot, Views[129]
         		 Donation Box: by stepping_foot, Views[164]
     
    The Melted Cassette: by stepping_foot, Views[265]
         		 The Livestock Bones: by stepping_foot, Views[183]
         		 One of Merapi Eruption Victims House: by stepping_foot, Views[212]
         		 the crowd : by lunaticjournal, Views[340]
         		 spin up the gansing: by lunaticjournal, Views[341]
     
    catch the finish line using engrang: by lunaticjournal, Views[350]
         		 straight to the hole: by lunaticjournal, Views[338]
         		 discussion before the match: by lunaticjournal, Views[315]
         		 Rainbow in Seram Island: by chiijourney, Views[204]
         		 Through Mountains: by chiijourney, Views[156]
     
    Sky and Sea: by chiijourney, Views[133]
         		 A Beautiful Island from Helicopter: by chiijourney, Views[148]
         		 Half Raining: by chiijourney, Views[178]
         		 making a living (a mother who is selling food. Almost all of the merchandise in : by harisalfa, Views[272]
         		 Traditional Horse Race 2012 in Bukittinggi West Sumatera : by harisalfa, Views[445]
     
    Taruko (Bukittinggi, West Sumatera: by harisalfa, Views[659]
         		 New Year Eve at Jam Gadang (Clock Tower) Bukittinggi, West Sumatera: by harisalfa, Views[622]
         		 Jam Gadang in Night (Clock Tower) Bukittinggi, West Sumatera: by harisalfa, Views[500]
         		 This is me my last night in freedom, before entering a commitment of silence and non distraction, a meditation curse of 10 days in isolation, meditating from 4 am until 9 pm. : by sonschas, Views[160]
         		 groom and bride: by yoyoisjojo, Views[566]
     
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