Aluk Todolo

Aluk Todolo is a traditional belief system of the Toradja (or Tau Tama) people from Sulawesi, Indonesia. It centers around respecting and honoring ancestors through rituals and ceremonies that maintain spiritual harmony and social order. The system emphasizes reverence for spirits associated with natural elements and ancestral heritage, guiding moral conduct and community cohesion. Aluk Todolo integrates animism, ancestor worship, and traditional rites, serving as both a spiritual framework and a cultural identity that sustains the Toradja's way of life and their connection to the environment.