Religion Realm

To the east of Yahukimo district is the area of ​​Pegunungan Bintang district, such as Arintap.

According to Pustaka Kembaren, the Kembaren clan originated from Pagaruyung in Minangkabau. After three days of travel, they reached the Silindung highlands and settled for two weeks in the interior. In the 10th century, Barus was attacked by Srivijaya. According to him, until the 19th century, social interaction in the region was limited to relationships between individuals and kinship groups/villages. The Batak people speak Austronesian languages, but it is unknown when their ancestors first settled in Tapanuli and East Sumatra. Because no Neolithic artifacts have been found in the Batak region, it can be assumed that Batak ancestors migrated to North Sumatra during the Metal Age.  Batak people are required to know their genealogy, at least the ancestors who inherited their clan and those of their clanmates. However, some adhere to the Malim religion and also adhere to animist beliefs, although the number of adherents of both religions is currently dwindling. In 1834, this activi...