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Tourism includes a vast array of activities. These usually include basking in the sun, swimming, and activities involving exercise. In addition, sightseeing, visiting villages, and observing folk dances and other cultural events are commonly. The use of funerals to lure visitors is almost unmentioned in the literature. Funerals occur all over the world; however, in parts of Indonesia, visitors are welcome to observe and even participate in the event. This is especially true in Bali and the Torajan area of Sulawesi. Both areas allow tourists to experience their funerals and, in fact, encourage them to attend. Not only does it give tourists a reason to stay longer, but they spend more when they do. This research focuses on the funerals in Bali and Sulewesi and their connection to tourism. It also looks at the positive and negative effects resulting from this connection. The obvious positive side is economic and an increased understanding of other countries' cultural practices. The negative side is that a sacred ceremony may possibly be altered by the involvement of an outside group.
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There are two things in life all people have to do: die and pay taxes. Although some, manage to avoid paying taxes, sooner or later everyone dies. Consequently, it is common worldwide to have some form of a burial ceremony, and it is the case for virtually all of the peoples and cultures of Indonesia. Because Indonesia is a multicultural society, there are many difference in funeral/burial practices.
The vast majority of Indonesia's 217+ million residents are Moslems. In fact, they make up over 90 percent of the population. Death and funeral practices for this part of the population are relatively consistent and simple. After a person dies, they are quickly wrapped and buried in a modest grave with a simple gravestone. The complete ceremony normally occurs within 24 hours of death. Additionally, the body is interred and aligned with the right side of the face towards Mecca. After about a month, the family and friends often meet to celebrate and mourn the deceased. The cemeteries, as well as the entire event surrounding a person's death, are not primarily for the dead, but rather for the... |
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