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Marapu
Episode 3 of 3
On the Indonesian island of Sumba, Bruce Parry lives in a village where the dead are buried amongst the living and powerful ancestral spirits demand blood sacrifice.
Bruce Parry visits the Indonesian island of Sumba, the only place on earth where the ancient religion of Marapu is practised. Staying in a traditional hilltop village, he learns how the dead are buried in stone tombs amongst the homes of the living and powerful ancestral spirits demand blood sacrifice. Bruce sees how the sacrifices followers must make to appease their ancestors can also bring great rewards.
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Sat 26 Apr 2025
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Pracitising for Pajura
Duration: 03:09
Credits
Role | Contributor |
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Presenter | Bruce Parry |
Director | Will Lorimer |
Producer | Noa Snowdon |
Producer | Willow Murton |
Editor | James Thorne |
Production Manager | Hannah Stansbridge |
Production Manager | Amy Ferrier |
Series Producer | Alice Henley |
Executive Producer | Jamie Balment |