Religion Realm

Each community in Indonesia has a distinct settlement pattern. Based on the research framework and implementation guidelines published by the 1982/1983 Regional Cultural Inventory and Documentation Project, this study, examining the contents and amenities of traditional households according to their purpose, function, and use, aims not only to gather data and information from the Tehit people but also to reveal the role of their traditional households and the extent of the traditional consumerist lifestyle of the ethnic group in question. The Tehit people are an ethnic group inhabiting the southern part of the Doberai Peninsula. The population density is approximately 1.09 people per square kilometer, and the population growth rate averaged 6.02% per year between 1977 and 1978. Their traditional settlements are concentrated around the Teminabuan district. The residents of the sub-district in general, and specifically the village of J:iaha, are classified as Tehit ethnic groups.  Me...

During the Merti Desa celebration, a shadow puppet performance is always held, beginning after Friday prayers with the Sri Mulih play. On Saturday morning, a traditional ceremony is held called "jolen," an abbreviation of the words "ojo kelalen," meaning "don't forget the creator." This event occurs when the rice plants are 70-75 days old. The purpose of this ceremony is to remind the people of Kemetul village of their ancestors' contributions and to express gratitude to God for all the blessings and abundant harvests. Reresik lak is a ritual tradition practiced by the ancestors of Ngiring Hamlet, Jaten Village, Ngawi Regency. Geographically, Jaten Village is located between the South and East Longitudes. The culture that creates reresik lak is a cognition based on the ecological intelligence of the Ngiring ancestors. The Samin teachings continue to thrive today, especially in Blora, Pati, Kudus, and Bojonegoro regencies. In the case of the Pertami...

Based on the 2010 Indonesian population census, out of a population of 753,399, the indigenous people of West and Southwest Papua (Papua) numbered 387,816 (51.47%), with the Baham being the majority. This tribe is divided into 12 clans and inhabits the southern coastal plains of the Bomberai Peninsula. Their home region is known for producing the tomandin nutmeg from Fakfak, a distinct species from the nutmeg native to Banda. Furthermore, several ancestral sites serve as key places for understanding nature and social dynamics, as well as for daily interactions with their ancestors. Although some people still hold onto their ancestral beliefs, the majority are Muslim, Protestant, and Catholic.

Pagaf Regency can be reached via two main routes. The village of Irai is called inyomusi. The Moi people originate from the Sorong region and its surroundings. The Maybrat people live in Maybrat Regency. The Irarutu people live in the coastal areas of Fakfak and Kaimana. According to folklore and oral tradition, the ancestors of the Arfak people originated in the fertile interior and migrated along the large rivers in Manokwari. Their unique history is evident in their way of life, which upholds the values ​​of mutual cooperation, mutual respect, and reverence for their ancestors. The Arfak people still deeply respect their ancestral heritage and traditional beliefs. Every ceremony is performed with reverence and prayer to their ancestors. The Arfak people also have a customary legal system called Tata Hatam, which regulates the relationship between humans, nature, and ancestors. Traditional songs are often sung at traditional ceremonies, expressing gratitude to God and their ancestors...

Thus, Blench believes that there is no single ancestor of the Austronesian languages, meaning that there was no single Proto-Austronesian language that served as the precursor to today's Austronesian languages. They utilized a variety of sophisticated maritime technologies to navigate the islands of the Indo-Pacific. The simplest form of all ancestral Austronesian boats had five parts. The Champa people of Vietnam also uniquely developed basket-shaped boats made of woven bamboo with resin bonding. They brought pottery technology to Tonga. Polished and ground adzes, chisels, and other tools, some made from stones such as jade, have also been found in Melanesia and are associated with the Lapita culture. On Rapa Nui, carvings have distinctive motifs but still show similarities to Marquesas techniques and motifs. Red-painted dog paintings on cliffs and caves can also be found on Kauai and Maui. They cite various reasons, including the lack of rongorongo production before the 1860s and...