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Here, Living With Dead Bodies for Weeks—Or Years—Is Tradition | National Geographic

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This National Geographic video explores the unique Toraja funeral traditions in Sulawesi, Indonesia, where families keep deceased loved ones at home for weeks or years. It documents elaborate ceremonies, ancestral rituals, and the cultural significance of these local celebrations.

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