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Who are the Wolio?

The Wolio, also known as the Bau-bau, Buton or Butung, primarily live on the island of Buton, around the city of Bau-bau. Their ancestors were immigrants from Johor, Malaysia at the beginning of the 15th century. They also founded the Buton dynasty. In 1540, the sixth king became Muslim. He… Read more

Authorities back away from compulsory Islam teaching in East Java Catholic schools

The schools in East Java that the government wanted to close will be allowed to stay open. And they will not be required to give compulsory courses in Islam and the Quran. After three days of intense talks between local officials and members of the John Gabriel Foundation on behalf… Read more

Who are the Tamiang?

The Tamiang live in the province of Aceh. One legend states that the name “Tamiang” comes from the words itam and mieng (black cheek). This name supposedly arose because a king of Tamiang named Raja Muda Sedia (1332-1362) had a black mark on his cheek. Another story claims that the… Read more

Who are the Tomini?

The Tomini live in Central Sulawesi province. Their districts stretch from the northeast to the south and form a half circle facing the Tomini Bay. The coastal area is made up of plains. They are narrower to the south, while the coastal regions remain flat, and the interior is mountainous.… Read more

Who are the Tolaki?

The Tolaki live in several districts in the southeast province of Sulawesi. They make up one of the largest people groups in Southeast Sulawesi. The Tolaki language is part of a language group called the Western Bungku-Tolaki subfamily. Tolaki is closely related to the Waru, Rahambuu and Kodeoha languages. Tolaki… Read more

Authorities Threaten To Close Schools

Authorities in Blitar, a town in East Java are threatening to close six Catholic schools because they do not offer Islamic courses to their Muslim students. They state that the schools are breaking a regional bylaw that requires all Muslim students to receive Islamic courses in school. However, sources within… Read more

Who are the Penghulu?

The Penghulu tribe is one of the ethnic groups considered part of the original inhabitants of the Jambi Province in Sumatra. It is thought that this group came from West Sumatra to Jambi in the 15th century. They came as gold seekers. They are believed to be part of the… Read more

Who are the Penesak?

The Penesak (or Meranjat) live in the province of South Sumatra. The Penesak people group is known by several other names including Meranjat, Tanjung Batu, and Kelekar. The Penesak dialect is part of the Musi language group which also includes the Musi, Pegagan and Belide. What are their lives like?… Read more

Who are the Pekal?

The Pekal live along the southwest shores of Sumatra. The Pekal are often called the Ketahun because many live in the Ketahun District. The main highway in western Sumatra that connects Lampung Province to the city of Padang passes through the Pekal area. The Pekal language is part of the… Read more

Who are the Pegagan?

The Pegagan are a people group who live along the downstream section of the Ogan River in the Ogan Ilir Regency in South Sumatra. Neighboring peoples call the Pegagan dialect “Sue Sue.” The Pegagan are known for a local dish, Pindang Pegagan, which is freshwater fish cooked in a thin… Read more

Who are the Buol?

The Buol live in Central Sulawesi near the Gorontalo province. Formerly mountain dwellers, the Buol now live in scattered villages on the central part of the northern peninsula. The Buol region’s history is one of the rise and fall of small kingdoms. At times, they became part of larger entities… Read more

Who are the Bonerate?

The Bonerate live on the islands of Bonerate, Madu, Lalaotoa, Karompa and Selayar in the South Sulawesi Province. These islands are in the Selayar Regency. Bonerate Island is in a very remote area. The journey from the South Sulawesi capital of Makassar takes 2-3 days. The first part of the… Read more

Who are the Bungku?

The Bungku (also called “To Bungku”) live in the Central Sulawesi province. They are also found in several other areas of Sulawesi. The Bungku people are further divided into subgroups: Lambatu, Epe, Rete and Ro’Uta. They speak Bungku, which has six dialects. The Bungku language is part of a larger… Read more

Who are the Bentong?

The Bentong people are known as “To Bentong.” They are located inland about 2 hours from Makassar, the capital of South Sulawesi Province. According to the Bentong, they are the descendents of a marriage between the prince of Bone and the princess of Ternate. Other sources state that the Bentong… Read more

Indonesian City Bans Women Straddling Motorbikes

Lhokseumawe city in Aceh province will ban women from straddling male drivers on motorbikes. This city also drafted several other new bills, including banning women from wearing tight trousers, stoning adulterers, and flogging homosexuals. Aceh is known for being a stronghold of Islamic law. Pray for women throughout Aceh to… Read more

Who are the Lembak?

The Lembak live in the provinces of Bengkulu and South Sumatra. In South Sumatra Province, they live scattered throughout the entire region of Lubuk Linggau City. In the Bengkulu Province, they live in the Kepahyang and North Bengkulu regencies. The Lembak have many different names, depending on where they live.… Read more

Who are the Lampung Way Kanan?

The Lampung Way Kanan are a small group with a strong cultural structure that is distinct within the larger Lampung cluster. The Way Kanan people are made up of five large families known as the Buay Lima Kay Kanan. The Way Kanan live in Lampung Province. The Way Kanan dialect… Read more

Who are the Luwu?

The Luwu live in the province of South Sulawesi. They primarily live near the Kalaena River. A cave named Supang Bita is in the Pangkep regency. It is reputed to be the home of Luwu’s ancestors who lived over 5,000 years ago. On the wall of Sumpang Bita is an… Read more

Who are the Lolak?

The Lolak are an agrarian people who have always lived on the fringes of more powerful neighboring groups. They live in the Lolak district in North Sulawesi province. Eighty percent of the Lolak population live in this area and are divided among three villages of Lolak, Mongkoinit and Motabang. The… Read more

Indonesian Shiites Being Persecuted as Heretics Live in Limbo

Since August, Indonesian Shiites have been living in a sports hall after being forced from their village. More than 30 houses were torched by a mob of hundreds of men. Last month, the government cut off the Shiites free food and water supplies because of lack of funds. On top… Read more

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