IN, Bali, Trunyan Cemetery
Unlike many other burial traditions around the world, the Trunyan people do not cremate or bury their dead in the ground. Instead, they leave the bodies of their deceased loved ones out in the open air, under the shade of the Taru Menyan tree. The tree is believed to have powerful deodorizing properties, which neutralize the odor of the decomposing bodies, allowing the village to maintain a peaceful and harmonious atmosphere.
IN, Bali, Trunyan Cemetery
Unlike many other burial traditions around the world, the Trunyan people do not cremate or bury their dead in the ground. Instead, they leave the bodies of their deceased loved ones out in the open air, under the shade of the Taru Menyan tree. The tree is believed to have powerful deodorizing properties, which neutralize the odor of the decomposing bodies, allowing the village to maintain a peaceful and harmonious atmosphere.