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Karo people (Indonesia)
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The Karo, or Karonese, are a people of the Tanah Karo and part of the Karo people from North Sumatra, Indonesia. The Karo lands consist of Karo Regency, plus neighboring areas in East Aceh Regency, Langkat Regency, Dairi Regency, Simalungun Regency, and Deli Serdang Regency. In addition, the cities of Binjai and Medan, both bordered by Deli Serdang Regency, contain significant Karo populations, particularly in the Padang Bulan area of Medan. The town of Sibolangit, Deli Serdang Regency in the foothills of the road from Medan to Berastagi is also a significant Karo town.
A newly-married Karonese couple dressed in Karo traditional outfit (2010), the wedding ceremony called as Erdemu Bayu in local Karonese language.
A newly-married Karonese couple dressed in Karo traditional outfit (2010), the wedding ceremony called as Erdemu Bayu in local Karonese language.
Traditional longhouses at a Karo village near Lake Toba, circa 1870.
Traditional longhouses at a Karo village near Lake Toba, circa 1870.
Traditional Karo priest.
Traditional Karo priest.
A Karo people church affiliated with Karo Batak Protestant Church (GBKP). Kabanjahe, Karo Regency, North Sumatra.
A Karo people church affiliated with Karo Batak Protestant Church (GBKP). Kabanjahe, Karo Regency, North Sumatra.
North Sumatra
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North Sumatra is a province of Indonesia located in the northern part of the island of Sumatra. Its capital and largest city is Medan. It is bordered by Aceh on the northwest and Riau and West Sumatra on the southeast, with two different coastlines located on the Indian Ocean and the Strait of Malacca, and a maritime border with Malaysia to the east. North Sumatra is Indonesia's fourth most populous province after West Java, East Java, and Central Java, and is also the most populous province outside of Java Island. North Sumatra is also the third-largest province in area on the island of Sumatra after South Sumatra and Riau provinces. It covers an area of 72,460.74 km2, which is approximately the same size as Sierra Leone or Scotland or Maine.
Darodaro or big stones (megaliths) that were hauled upwards and used as memorials by the Nias people in Bawomataluo village; this has been practised b
Darodaro or big stones (megaliths) that were hauled upwards and used as memorials by the Nias people in Bawomataluo village; this has been practised by people on the island since a thousand years ago
Situs Hopong in Dolok Sanggul, these stoned-statues sites are probably one of evidence of prehistoric Batak civilization
Situs Hopong in Dolok Sanggul, these stoned-statues sites are probably one of evidence of prehistoric Batak civilization
Chinese-shaped coin founded in Situs Kota Cina, Labuhan Deli presumably used for trading during the Yuan dynasty, 12 to 13th century
Chinese-shaped coin founded in Situs Kota Cina, Labuhan Deli presumably used for trading during the Yuan dynasty, 12 to 13th century
Bahal temple, also known as Portibi, is a Buddhist candi complex in Bahal village, North Sumatra. The temple site is linked to the Pannai Kingdom circ
Bahal temple, also known as Portibi, is a Buddhist candi complex in Bahal village, North Sumatra. The temple site is linked to the Pannai Kingdom circa the 11th to 13th century CE.