Alor's Animism


The history of the Alor tribe began when Munaseli sent bees to Abui & vice versa, Abui sent typhoons & fire to Munaseli. The destruction of the two Kingdoms gave birth to an alliance of 5 Kingdoms on the coast which were believed to have a close relationship with each other, even their King claimed to have the same ancestor. The founders of the 5 coastal kingdoms were the 5 sons of Mau Wolang from Majapahit & they were raised in Pandai.

They also have trade relations, even blood relations with a similar alliance stretching from Solor - Lembata. The trade route that was built was not only between them but also reached Sulawesi, some even said that the small islands in northern Australia belonged to this trade route. This route was taken by foreigners when they were on their way back to Europe after sailing around the world & after Magellan, the leader of the Victoria fleet, was killed in the Philippines.

In 2015, the population reached 209,974 people with an area of ​​2,864.60 km² & a population distribution of 73 people / km². The largest population is in Teluk Mutiara sub-district where the capital of Kalabahi district is located. Meanwhile, the smallest population is in Pureman sub-district.

This district is in the northeastern region of East Nusa Tenggara province. This district is in the form of an island & is crossed by international trade shipping routes to the Pacific Ocean. In 2006, this district's PAD was IDR. 13 billion with an economic growth rate of 5.9% & per capita income of IDR. 1,200,000,-.

Mali Airport has a runway length/direction / PCN: 1,600 x 30 m /03-21/ 22 FCZU. Baranusa Harbor has a pier length of 64 meters. Within a year, the rainy season is relatively short, namely from December - March, while the dry season has a fairly long period, namely ≥ 7 months.

Amon Djobo won the 2013 regional elections. Before the arrival of major religions, Alor residents adhered to animism & dynamism. Animism is a belief/worldview that believes that all objects, both animate and inanimate, have a soul, spirit / spiritual power.

In animist beliefs, the universe is inhabited by various spiritual entities, such as nature spirits, and ancestors/from certain natural objects such as mountains, rivers/trees. Animists believe that the relationship between humans and the universe is physical and spiritual. Animist beliefs are often manifested in various religious practices, such as traditional ceremonies, and offerings to spirits/rituals which aim to maintain balance between humans & the universe.

Although animism is often associated with traditional beliefs in many cultures worldwide, the concept of animism can also be found in several official religions such as ethnic religions in Indonesia. In the context of history & anthropology, animism is often considered to be one of the most ancient forms of religious belief, which has existed since prehistoric times and still survives today in various forms in various societies throughout the world. In Indonesia, several regions still maintain animist beliefs as an integral part of their culture & daily life.

A nimism is a belief/worldview that believes that all objects, both animate and inanimate, have a soul, spirit / spiritual power. In animist beliefs, the universe is inhabited by various spiritual entities, such as nature spirits, and ancestors/from certain natural objects such as mountains, rivers/trees. Animists believe that the relationship between humans and the universe is physical and spiritual.

Animist beliefs are often manifested in various religious practices, such as traditional ceremonies, and offerings to spirits/rituals which aim to maintain balance between humans & the universe. Although animism is often associated with traditional beliefs in many cultures around the world, the concept of animism can also be found in several official religions such as ethnic religions in Indonesia. In the context of history & anthropology, animism is often considered to be one of the most ancient forms of religious belief, which has existed since prehistoric times and still survives today in various forms in various societies throughout the world.

In Indonesia, several regions still maintain animist beliefs as an integral part of their culture & daily life. Before the arrival of major religions, Alor residents adhered to animism & dynamism. Meanwhile, there are also quite a lot of Muslims, around 25.14% & the rest are Hindus, 0.06%, and Buddhists, less than 0.01%.

Meanwhile, there are also quite a lot of Muslims, around 25.14% & the rest are Hindus, 0.06%, and Buddhists, less than 0.01%.

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