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Why is Ramadan in Indonesia a Discriminatory Month?

The month of Ramadan is coming soon, many mothers are getting ready to shop in preparation for a month that is considered holy for Muslims. Many children rejoice in the shorter school times and longer play times. But that is not what happened to, say A, as a non-majority religious member, he participated in shopping […]

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 […]