Rambu Solo ' is a Toraja word that literally means the smoke that goes down. The downward direction means the ritual offerings (smoke) for the dead done after 12 o'clock when the sun begins to move downhill. The solo sign is often called Aluk Rampe Matampu ' , the rites in the west, because after 12 o'clock the sun is to the west. Therefore ritus offerings are held in the west of Tongkonan , the traditional house of Toraja. There is no special invitation for people who will attend this rite. Every Toraja society realizes that they are in the fellowship of Torajan society, and its values can only be lived by the Toraja people correctly and existentially.
Tedong or buffalo used in various custom events in Tana Toraja
This is Canada's Most Elevated Restaurant, called the Eagle Eye, sitting on top of Kicking Horse Mountain Resort, nestled in the heart of the Rocky Mountains in Golden, BC. Now, unfortunately, it is not open for breakfast or dinner, just lunch. The reason being is because all staff and food must take the gondola up in the morning and down again at the end of the day, which means their allowed work day is shorter than most other restaurants.
IMAGE(Left): A vehicle plies at a road as the city plunges into dark before a thunderstorm, in New Delhi on Saturday. IMAGE(Down): Vehicles ply at a road as it rains in New Delhi.
IMAGE(Top): A tree fall on a road in a thunderstorm, in New Delhi. IMAGE(Right): Vehicles ply at a road with headlights on, as it gets dark before a thunderstorm, at Vijay Chowk in New Delhi. -shared from internet.
Hawaiians use the shaka to convey the "Aloha Spirit", a concept of friendship, understanding, compassion, and solidarity among the various ethnic cultures that reside in Hawaii.
Y Sign
Gabriel Jesus showing Y sign
The shaka can also be used to express "howzit?", "thanks, eh?", and "all right!". Drivers will often use it on the road to communicate distant greetings and gratitude.