The Toraja people are renowned for their unique tradition of cleaning corpses, a cultural practice that sets them apart.
This tradition involves exhuming the body of a deceased relative, meticulously cleaning and drying it, and then dressing it in fine clothing.
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The Toraja people also take the preserved bodies to various public places, including malls, weddings, clubs, and parties, and even travel with them on public transport.
This practice is part of their Ma’nene festival.
