Buffalo with incredible prices only in toraja

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Tedong bonga is the designation of citizens of Makassar for buffalo. Meanwhile, the buffalo species striped Saleko is best regarded as the highest caste by Torajanese and sacred. Animals were now present in the form of statues in Singapore and became the object selfie.

There are two statues of buffalo spotted it in Makassar. The first location was in the courtyard of the Pavilion Toraja Mandar in Losari, Street Entertainers, Makassar, South Sulawesi. One was in the office of Governor of South Sulawesi home page at Sudirman street, side street Tangka River, Makassar. Toraja tribal culture hounds Hendra Nick Arthur revealed buffalo in Toraja society's culture is believed to be a vehicle for the spirit to the afterlife. With the features it possesses, the buffalo prices could reach $ 1 billion, depending on the condition of horns, stripes and tail.

The buffalo has a unique position for the people of Toraja
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The buffalo has a unique position for the people of Toraja. He bred and as a plowman, once considered a sacred animal and symbol of social status. Residents of the nobility present Toraja buffalo when they died. It held through ritual offerings Signs Solo. In a ritual that can last for weeks the buffalo slaughter.

In Aluk To Dolo belief or religion of ancient Toraja, Signs Solo performed by the royal family. And the higher nobility, the greater and luxurious show. But, this ritual can also be carried out by non-royals, provided it has adequate finances. Similar disclosed Marthen Luther, Toraja residents who live in Makassar. He claimed the death ritual by sacrificing a buffalo is highly dependent large family consultation results. The family Rembukan also determine the time of execution of the ritual. "There are up to 1,000 buffalo slaughter, but the requirements of mandatory minimum 40 fish and dozens of pigs," said Marthen.

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