The first part of the procession returning. The women appeared to be in a water fight.

The returning funeral houses hit another snag - the path up the slope was too narrow.

The procession returning from its circuit.

The Funeral - Return of the Procession

July 8, 2019 in Indonesia ⋅ ☁️ 28 °C

The procession came back not long after. The women at the front of the procession seemed to be engaged in a water fight.

After the procession, the first buffalo was sacrificed at the megalith circle. Anto told me we needed to be a respectful distance from this sacrifice as it was the most significant sacrifice; this was the point in time at which the deceased is officially considered dead.

My YouTube video of the funeral highlights: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kBXUIJC97CQ&amp…

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