Indonesian Tribes

⚡ 👉🏻👉🏻👉🏻 INFORMATION AVAILABLE CLICK HERE 👈🏻👈🏻👈🏻

Home » Socio Cultural » 8 Indigenous Tribes of Indonesia – Characteristics
Some of us now that Indonesia is indeed one great country with its potential of anything good, anything special even in the times back then or until now. You know there are some people pf Indonesia that has their own unique ethnics. Like Chinese, and Javanese for example. But here’s a fact for you. There are many indigenous tribes that lived in Indonesia long time ago, and became the Indigenous Tribes. They existed in all areas in Indonesia, even in the easternmost in Indonesia, or even the northernmost of Indonesia which is adjacent with other country.
Therefore, now i want to inform you about how many Indigenous Tribes of Indonesia which still exist and developed until now. As follows:
We include 8 of them. They all spreading across the archipelago, too many too find actually. Then, we finally decide to summarize it into 8 Tribes. Also maybe some of them already familiar to your ears. Now, lets start with the first Tribe.
The true face of Papuan. With natural-and-free style they used in their daily activities. They usually don’t wear any clothes, except the ones that cover their genitals and their heads. They really love nature, and hating any exploitation of it. This is the perfect example of the love between men and the nature that we should practice.
This tribe has a high value in art also the culture, They still keep it tightly in their hands, will not let it go forever. The people really respect the tradition and dont intend to touch the little thingy called modernization. Cultures and respects beyond all of that. Most important things that they want to keep till the rest of their days.
Meanwhile, Dani tribe is very strict with their basic beliefs which is always respect the ancestors spirit in every where they go. The beliefs of Dani tribe called Atou. Atou itself s one of belief that keep patrilineal descendants which is one of powerful rule among other belief. In addition, Almost all people in Dani tribe speak their own language. Dani tribe has three language, as follows: Wano, West Dani’s accent,  Nggalik and ndash.
Then, here’s the second one. We’ve already studied it in the previous article. But if you haven’t, remember this. This is one beautiful tribe. Yep, beautiful. Either looking from the women or the clothes. The clothes designed with colorful colors and applied with the perfect composition. Arranged to be the most beautiful clothes ever.
Other than that, this tribe also has several unique ornaments that many people love. Including the ones in other countries. For some people, the ornaments show the complete originality of their art with the touch of glamour of craftsmen hands. It will be a great gift to anyone, including you.
Meanwhile, Dayak tribe is divided into two groups based on their religion. Both of them are Dayak Muslim and Dayak Non Muslim. Then, Dayak tribe also has their own traditional ceremonies such as mangkok merah ceremony, Tiwah ceremony, Tanam Padi ceremony, Thanksgiving ceremony, and so on.
Starting from the ancient time until now, the Nias Tribe still stands firmly. Looking at their cultural heritages, this tribe is so awesome. If you really curious about them, you can try to visit Bukit Matahari in several occasions.
The most famous and also displayed in Indonesian currency is the jumping stone. They keep doing the jumping until now, and do it again in the future. So the culture never ends. You can try the jumping if you want though, even its a bit dangerous.
Beside the jumping as one of Nias culture, the other thing the Nias Tribe should be proud of, is their pride. Yep, their own pride as warriors. Their bravery and boldness already known in Indonesia. They’re not afraid of something except their own God, and will do anything to protect their family. Their warriors like pride is the thing we should applied in our life. To not afraid of anything, to not afraid of any chance that comes.
On the other hand, Nias tribe also has their beautiful and aesthetic traditional house. It called Omo Hada and Omo Sebua. Omo Sebua is home for the chief of tribe, as well as the chief of village, and the nobility. Based on research, this kind of traditional house already exist from megalithic period. You can visit the villages of Bawomataluwo jo Hilisimaetan if you want to see Nias’s traditional house.
The another tribe that exists in Papua region is the one Kamoro Tribe. Its really easy to differ them from another tribes. You don’t need to look closely, do not to think about anything. Just look at their skin. They have white dots on their bodies. Look like a combination between a man and leopard. Except this one, its white.
The other thing you should now about this tribe is, they’re famous! They occasionally went to several cultural events in Deutsch and Brazil. They showing their unique dances, and their behavior as an Kamoro. Once again, this tribe makes Indonesia proud in the world’s eyes. They’re unique and different from other tribes, making it more special than the others.
Wajak tribe is the oldest tribe in Indonesia. The’re living in East Java area, Tulungagung to be exact. They live there in peace and without any conflict. But now, you can’t find them anywhere. Not in Tulungagung or other areas in Indonesia.
All that left is their fossil. For your information, this tribe is also included in one species of prehistoric human called Homo Wajakensis. Their existence is unknown, their behaviour is also unknown. Its lost and becomes a legend in Tulungagung.
This tribe got second place as the oldest tribes in Indonesia. They’re so old because their existence is began along with Indian and Inka Tribe, even a little bit long before them. Imagine that, this tribe was exist in 10.000 years ago.
They live with their own unique ways and beliefs. Its said that their culture is very thick and they maintained it very well. Cultures and traditions survived in several generations through apllying them in their daily life.
Baduy tribe is an unique tribe that live in West Java. Conserving nature, respecting each other, and obey the rules are like the pillars of their life. They don’t use any footwear when travelling outdoors, just to be able to “feel” the nature.
This tribe success to survive until now, and according to several informations, they stay in Banten now. Beside staying in Banten, they also start spreading all other areas in archipelago. So, the number of Baduy Tribe’s people is keep increasing.
Meanwhile, Baduy tribe also has their own unique customs which is still developed until now, such as their etymology, dialect, beliefs, as well as their clothing.
This is the tribe that connects us worth our neighbor, Malaysia. Actually, some of us came from this tribe. Just for example, some people of Melayu tribe are staying at a regency in Malaysia, and other areas in Sumatra island. The formers of this tribe are Austronesian, whom already famous throughout several countries in America and Europe.
Like the other tribes, they still keep their cultures until this very time. The culture is the treasure. So, if you dont want anyone to take away your treasure, you must keep them for its own safety. Just like this tribe.
Alright guys, here the list finished. The eight indigenous tribes in Indonesia. As an Indonesians, we should proud of ourself, we should proud of our country that having much more unique stuff in it such as the tribes. The cultures and traditions will be valuable lessons to our life, if we really care about it.
Then, after finishing this article, you should do something to make you remember about your own people. You can start by reading it, or ask your parents about it. So by doing that, you’ll never forget where you come from. Not only the country, but what tribe were your families on. Also you might be born from the cool one.
Top 40+ Famous Food of Indonesia with Rich Taste Must Try
Birthday Celebrations In Indonesia – Traditions
© Factsofindonesia.com -All Right Reserved.
Term of Use | Privacy Policy | Adchoices | Disclaimer

Home » Socio Cultural » Top 31 Indonesian Tribes List – History and Cultures
Indonesia is a big archipelago, consists of more than 17.000 islands. With that many islands, Indonesia consists of more than 1000 tribes. Some tribes are bigger than the other, and some tribes are considered as sub-tribes of the bigger tribes. Each of these tribes has their own uniqueness and cultures, which contribute to Indonesia’s rich cultures. Before Youth Pledge at 28 October 1928, some tribes considered themselves as individual countries. However, after Youth Pledge, most tribes united and called themselves “Indonesians”. After Independence, more tribes united into Indonesia, and forming what we know as Indonesia now.
There are many opinions about where Indonesian people’s ancestors came from. Historians spoke out their arguments of justification from their own suppositions. Although there are so many opinions, there is one opinion that has strong evidence. The opinion came from a Dutch historian, Von Heine Geldern.
A. Massive Migration to Austronesia
According to his researches, Von Heine Geldern argued that Indonesian people’s ancestors came from Central Asia. He explained that since 2000 BC until 500 BC (from Neolithicum era to Bronze era) there had been migration of ancient people from Yunan (southern China) to places in southern Asia, including Indonesian Archipelago. This massive migration probably happened because of massive natural disasters or wars among tribes.
The archipelagos in southern Asia was named Austronesia by Geldern, which means “southern archipelago” (Austro = south, Nesos = island/archipelago). Austronesia itself consists of massive area, including islands in Madagascar (southern side) to Easter Island (eastern side), and from Taiwan (northern side) to New Zealand (southern side). Geldern’s opinion was based on discovery of antient tools of prehistoric people in the form of square stone pickaxes in western side of Indonesia (including Sumatera, Java, Kalimantan and Sulawesi). These pickaxes are exactly the same like ancient tools in other Asian regions like Myanmar, Vietnam, Malaysia, and Cambodia, especially around Yunan.
Von Heine Geldern’s opinion was also supported by Dr.H.Kern studies in 1899, which discussed about 133 folk languages in Indonesia. From the studies, Dr.H.Kern concluded that all the folk languages were rooted from one family of languages, the Austronesia language. Migration of prehistoric people from Yunan happened at least 3 times. Those people brought Neolithicum and Bronze civilization with them, such as bronze shoe-shaped axes and bronze potteries from Dong Son plain.
B. Crossing the Sea with Outrigger Boats
From historical evidences, it is found out that Indonesian ancestors crossed the sea from mainland South-east Asia by outrigger boats. They used those small boats to reach Indonesia and other Austronesia islands. They were sailing in groups without any fear of storms and big waves in the oceans. This proved that Indonesian ancestors are brave people. With the journeys full of obstacles, they finally reached some islands in Indonesia. They were named Malay-Indonesian people.
C. Distribution of Malay – Indonesian people
The name of Malay – Indonesian for Austronesia people generally was applied to everyone who lived in Nusantara (now Indonesia). However, according to their arrival time, and the places they first lived in, the Malay – Indonesian people can be divided into 3 groups: the proto-malayan, deutero-malayan, and primitive people.
[accordion]
[toggle title=”1. Proto-malayan Group (Old-Malayan)” state=”closed”]
Proto-Malayan or Old-malayan is one of Indonesian people’s ancestors. They are the first Austronesian people who arrived in Indonesia in the first “wave” (around 1500 BC). The proto-malayan people came into Indonesia in 2 routes: first, the west route from Malaysia and Sumatera; and the second is north or east route from The Phillipines and Sulawesi.
This Proto-malayan group is considered to be more developed than other prehistoric people in that time. This is proven by the foundings of neolithicum civilization with them, which consists of smooth stone tools. The most famous tools are square stone axes, which were found in western side of Indonesia, including Sumatera, Java, Kalimantan, Bali, and North Sulawesi. Their direct descendants now are Batak, Dayak and Toraja people.
[/toggle]
[toggle title=”2. Deutero-malayan Group (New-malayan)”]
Deutero-malayan people are the Austronesian people who came to Nusantara in the second “wave”, around 400-300 BC. Deuter-malayan people succeed to do assimilation with their predecessors, the Proto-malayan. Based on historical evidences, Deutero-malayan came into Nusantara from west route; they came from Yunan (Tonkin Bay), Vietnam, Malaysia, and finally they settled in Nusantara.
Deutero-malayan people already had more developed civilization than Proto-malayan people. They succeed in making tools from bronze and iron, some of it are shoe-shaped axes, cone axes, potteries, menhirs, dolmens, sarcophagus,stone tombs, and step pyramids. Indonesian tribes which are direct descendants of these people are Javan, Malay and Bugis tribes.
[/toggle]
[toggle title=”3. Primitive Group”]
Before Austronesian people came into Nusantara, there were already some prehistoric groups in these areas. They are primitive people with very simple civilization. They are Pleistocen people, Wedoid Tribes, and Negroid Tribes.
Pleistocen people: These people have nomad lifestyle. Their ability and civilization are limited, thus it is difficult to do research about them. Their nomad lifestyle and their simple hunting style were adapted by some Indonesian tribes though.
Wedoid Tribe: The remainings of Wedoid tribes still can be found these day. They do foraging and food gathering from the forest. They also have very simple civilization. Today, the direct descendants of Wedoid Tribe is Sakai Tribe in Siak and Kubu Tribe in the border of Palembang and Jambi provinces, Indonesia.
Negroid Tribe: There is no remaining of Negroid Tribe in Indonesia. But they are still exist in hinterlands of Malaysia and The Phillipines. Their direct descendants are Semang Tribe in Malay Peninsula and Negrito Tribe in The Phillipines.
Actually, there are hundreds of major tribes in Indonesia, but in this article I will only explain 31 tribes that represent 34 provinces of Indonesia. Each of these tribes has its own uniqueness and creativity which are characterized by different style of cultures.
Aceh Tribe is one of the oldest tribe in Indonesia. They are from Nanggroe Aceh Darussalam province. Their major religion is Islam, and the dialect is Aceh dialect. Aceh dialect came from west Malay-Polinesia language, which still in the same family as Champa language that is spoken in Vietnam and Cambodia.
Nanggroe Aceh Darussalam is the most west side of Indonesia, and in middle century it was one of the most important port around Malay Strait. There are many foreign people and traders staying in the port, for example Arabians, Chinese, Thai, Champas, and Malay.
Then, some of these traders would later choose to marry local women and live around the coast line. That is why Aceh Tribe is descendant of those races.
Minangkabau Tribe is from West Sumatra Province. Sometimes this tribe is just called “Minang”. So, if we hear somebody says “He is a Minang”, it means he is from Minangkabau Tribe. Minangkabau Tribe mostly embrace Islam religion, and Islam became the base of their cultures, for example Randai dance. Their dialect is Minang dialect, which has the similarity with Malay dialect.
Minangkabau Tribe has matriarchal culture, which means that the house would later belong to the daughters of the family, and the woman pays the dowry to the man’s family in wedding.
The boys, after reaching 12-13 years old, start to live in mosques or Islamic boarding school, while the girls stay with their family. After reaching early adult age, the boys would go out of their hometown for finding job, experience, and knowledges, which later would be very useful when they start a family. Therefore, some Minang people live outside of West Sumatra Province, even abroad.
The first president of Singapore, Yusof bin Ishak, is a Minang descent. Singapore’s national anthem, Majulah Singapura, was composed by Zubir Said who was born in Minangkabau.
Batak Tribe is from North Sumatera. This is one of the biggest tribes in Indonesial, because it has many sub-tribes: Batak Karo, Batak Toba, Batak Simalungun, Batak Pakpak, Batak Angkola, and Batak Mandailing.
Batak arts are also already recognized worldwide, for example Serampang Dua Belas dance, Tor-tor dance, Batak accoustic musics, and its traditional house. Those dances and musics are often performed abroad. If you want to know more about Batak Tribe, you can visit Lake Toba (the biggest caldera in the world) in North Sumatra.
Batak tribe also has their own traditional clothes, the Ulos. Ulos can be very expensive, depends on the material and golden threads woven in the cloth. Ulos is worn in all traditional ceremonies, such as marriage, building new house, funerals, submission of heritage, welcoming guests, and annual feasts.
Every Indonesian people know that Betawi Tribe comes from DKI Jakarta Province. This tribe never leaves their art of massive dolls, which are called “ondel-ondel”.
A historian, Sagiman MD, said that Betawi Tribe has been exist since Neolithicum period, while the indigenous Betawi people came from Java Island: Javan, Sunda and Madura people.
Betawi arts are often aired in local Indonesia television, such as lenong and traditional dances since it represent the art of Indonesia’s capital city. Some sitcoms also have stories about the life of Betawi people.
Baduy Tribe lives in Banten Province. They were Pajajaran citizens who fled into the hinterland of Banten when Sunda Kelapa port was overcome by Demak kingdom.
Then, until now, Baduy Tribe has very simple lifestyle. They are against any modernization. They live without electricity, cars, or anything from modernization.
They speak Baduy dialect, which is rooted from Sundanese language. Actually, Baduy Tribe consists of 2 sub-tribe: Baduy Dalam (Inner Baduy) and Baduy Luar (Outer Baduy).
Baduy Dalam still practise their ancient cultures, for example refusing to know about other life outside of their area, refusing to be photographed, and refusing to use modern tools in their daily life. Baduy Luar is less strict, where the tribe lets its people to use more modern tools like radio, TV and handphones.
They also have weaving art which are taught from generation to generation. Baduy Tribe likes conserving nature. They refuse to destroy trees. They even feel guilty if they find the forest around them is destroyed. They really
Sweetyjenia Anal Soft Body
Ass Butt Crush
Teen Retro Erotic
Israeli Military Women Pussy
Italian Family Anal
8 Indigenous Tribes of Indonesia - Characteristics ...
Top 31 Indonesian Tribes List - History and Cultures ...
Native Indonesians - Wikipedia
Top 10 Ethnic Groups of Indonesia | Authentic-Indonesia Blog
Ethnic groups in Indonesia - Wikipedia
Indonesian Tribes