Toraja is one of the few places in Indonesia where traditional houses are still built for everyday use. The distinctive Torajan house is called a [i]tongkonan[/i] and is readily recognizable by its saddle shaped roof.
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Church and Buffalo A church with some rice barns and a buffalo
Date: 6 Oct 06
Owner: Michael
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Rice Barn Decorations A sample of the typical decorations on houses and rice barns.
Date: 11 Oct 06
Owner: Michael
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Torajan Village A group of traditinal Torajan houses.
Date: 6 Oct 06
Owner: Michael
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House Front The front of a Torajan house.
Date: 11 Oct 06
Owner: Michael
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Rice Barns Rice barns in a traditional village.
Date: 6 Oct 06
Owner: Michael
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Modern Conveniences Another view of a Torajan village.
Date: 6 Oct 06
Owner: Michael
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Royal Village Another traditional village, this one belonging to royalty.
Date: 6 Oct 06
Owner: Michael
Views: 2003
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Woodworkers Village View of the woodworkers village.
Date: 7 Oct 06
Owner: Michael
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