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Burying dead babies in the hole of a tree: Tana Toraja (Indonesia)
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Burying dead babies in the hole of a tree: Tana Toraja (Indonesia)
Is that a culture?
Yes, it’s a part of Indonesian culture. These are the tree graves of Indonesia where dead babies are 'buried' inside the trunks of living plants so they can be 'absorbed' by nature.
How does it happen in Indonesia?
- Only children who die before they have started teething are buried in this way with locals believing the wind then takes away their souls
- Villagers hollow out holes in huge tree trunks before wrapping the deceased child in cloth and then placing the infant inside. The hole is then sealed over with palm fiber and, as the tree heals over time, the body is believed to be absorbed. Dozens of babies are interred in each tree.
is that really helps to make a dead baby return in their mother’s womb?
- It is just a people’s believe that this ritual will make the dead baby return in their mother’s womb. Belief is a very strong part of culture. We cannot judge cultural beliefs in logical way.