article_snippet: a Bakar Batu party is held in a big field if a Bakar Batu party is an expression of gratitude or being used as the symbol of peace, or within the tribe people's homes if it is a wedding or a funeral.
article_snippet: The ceremony is usually held in a big field when The ceremony is an expression of gratitude or the symbol of peace .
article_snippet: Getting ready: Women in traditional dress prepare the feast ready for Bakar Batu party, as a child in a headdress looks on .
article_snippet: One tribal members reveals a watch on One tribal members wrist amongst One tribal members traditional attire as One tribal members gets ready for the Bakar Batu party, which translates to 'burn stone' Procession:Tribesmen wave Tribesmen spears in the blue sky as part of the traditional ritual procession performed as a thanksgiving for abundant blessings .
article_snippet: the Bakar Batu party translates to 'burn stone' and is used for traditions including weddings, funerals and welcoming guests .
highlights_snippet: Bakar Batu parties include a dance of war and feast cooked on the stones the tradition is named after .
  
highlights_snippet: Celebration was used to prove war was over and there was peace between tribes in the region .