Notes on Indonesian Ethnic Groups

Introduction

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• Topic: Overview of tribes in Indonesia.
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Overview of Ethnic Groups in Indonesia

• Total Ethnic Groups: 1,340 (as per 2010 Statistics Center data).
• Rich diversity enriches Indonesia as a nation.

Major Ethnic Groups

1. Java

• Javanese:
  • Largest ethnic group.
  • Origin: Central Java, East Java, and Special Region of Yogyakarta.
  • Known for their distinctive "medok" accent.
• Sundanese:
  • Location: West Java.
  • Second largest tribe in Indonesia.
  • Famous for the musical instrument, angklung.
• Betawi:
  • Recognized for the cultural icon, ondel-ondel.
• Madurese:
  • Located in East Java.
  • Known for their significant population.

2. Kalimantan

• Banjar Tribe:
  • Located in South Kalimantan.
• Dayak Tribe:
  • Originates from Kalimantan interior.
  • Known for strong magical heritage and spiritual customs.

3. Sumatra

• Minangkabau Tribe:
  • Located in West Sumatra.
  • Features a matrilineal kinship system.
• Malay Tribe:
  • Found in Bangka Belitung.
  • Historical ties to Malay kingdoms.
• Batak Tribe:
  • Originates from North Sumatra.
  • Includes several groups: Karo, Toba, Simalungun, Pakpak, Angkola, and Mandailing Batak.

4. Sulawesi

• Makassar Tribe:
  • Located in the South Coast region.
• Bugis Tribe:
  • Originates from South Sulawesi.
• Other tribes include: Toraja, Mandar, Sa'dan.

5. Bali and Nusa Tenggara

• Balinese Tribe:
  • Inhabit Bali, divided into Bali Aga and Bali Majapahit.
• Sasak Tribe:
  • Located in West Nusa Tenggara; name derived from the word "saksak" (meaning canoe).
• Flores Tribe:
  • Cultural mix between Melanesian Malays and Portuguese influences.

6. Maluku and Papua

• Various tribes on Buru Island; refer to themselves as gap fuuka or GB billion, meaning "world people" or "land people."
• Asmat Tribe:
  • Known for expertise in hunting.
  • Life divided into coastal and inland populations; both have unique dialects and social structures.

Conclusion

• Summary of major tribes in Indonesia.
• Importance of diversity encapsulated in the slogan "Bhinneka Tunggal Ika" (Unity in Diversity).
• Encouragement to respect others and stay devoted to family.
• Closing remarks and reminder for the next video.