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Marapu

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 02:25

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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

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