Living with the Dead
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INDONESIA | Living with the dead
The dead are a constant presence in the Toraja area of Sulawesi in Indonesia. Centuries old traditions mean the dead share space with the living. When someone dies their body is preserved and it can often take months, sometimes years, before a funeral takes place. And even a funeral isn't always the final goodbye. Earlier this year, Our World's Sahar Zand spent time with bereaved families who told her that this approach to death helps their grieving process.
“A very fresh (or perhaps not) way of looking at life.” - The Spectator
“A fascinating exploration into a little-known aspect of Indonesia” - DNA INDIA
CREDITS
REPORTER | SAHAR ZAND
PRODUCER DIRECTOR | SAHAR ZAND
EXECUTIVE PRODUCER | NEAL DALGLEISH & KAVITA PURI