Tag Archives: North Sumatra

The story of ancient Batak fairy tales about Lake Toba

Once upon a time in ancient times there was a young man named Toba. He is an orphan. Everyday he worked in the fields. Occasionally he looked for fish in the river which was not far from his hut. The fish they catch are usually used as side dishes and the rest is sold to […]

Getting to know ADU’s FANÖMBA, an ancient religion from the Nias region

One of the indigenous religions of the archipelago that is less popular with many people is Fanömba Adu, an ancient religion of the Nias people (ono Niha), North Sumatra Province. Another name for this religion is Sipelebegu, the name given to it by migrants. Unfortunately, in almost all Nias today, there is no one resident […]

What is Piso Surit Dance? How to do this traditional dance?

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This traditional dance is a welcome dance of the Karo Batak people in North Sumatra. Her name is Piso Surit Dance. What is Piso Surit Dance? Piso Surit dance is one of the traditional dances of the Karo Batak people in North Sumatra. This dance includes a welcome dance which is usually performed in groups […]