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Get to know the history and origins of the Batak Karo tribe in Indonesia

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The Karo tribe is one of the ethnic groups in Indonesia. The existence of the Karo tribe inhabiting the North Sumatra region and parts of Aceh; covering Karo Regency, East Aceh Regency, Langkat Regency, Dairi Regency, Simalungun Regency, and Deli Serdang Regency. This tribe is one of the largest tribes in North Sumatra. The name […]

History and Origin of the Simanjuntak Clan in the Batak Tribe

The Batak tribe is one of the tribes in Indonesia which still strongly holds the tradition of using clan names or family names. Simanjuntak is a Batak clan originating from the Toba sub-tribe. Simanjuntak is the clan used by the descendants of King Marsundung (Simanjuntak) to this day. The Simanjuntak clan originates from the Balige […]

History and Origin of the Sigalingging Clan in the Batak Tribe

The Batak tribe is one of several ethnic groups in Indonesia that still holds the tradition of using the clan or family name in each individual or group. The use of clan or family names in the Batak ethnic group is usually based on male lineage. From several clans or surnames of the Batak tribe, […]