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The Ngaju people (also Ngaju Dayak or Dayak Ngaju or Biaju) are an indigenous ethnic group of Borneo from the Dayak group. [3] In a census from 2000, when they were first listed as a separate ethnic group, they made up 18.02% of the population of Central Kalimantan province.
The Dayak (/ ˈ d aɪ. ə k / ⓘ; older spelling: Dajak) or Dyak or Dayuh are one of the native groups of Borneo. [4] It is a loose term for over 200 riverine and hill-dwelling ethnic groups, located principally in the central and southern interior of Borneo, each with its own dialect, customs, laws, territory, and culture, although common distinguishing traits are readily identifiable.
The Dohong is considered an ancient Dayak sword that was used long before the Mandau was introduced. [2] It is believed to be the oldest weapon of the Dayak people . [ 3 ] According to folklore, the first people who owns the Dohong are the forefathers of Dayak people , namely Raja Sangen, Raja Sangiang, and Raja Bunu.
Therefore, the Dayak Ot Danum people is considered as the parent tribe, but the Ngaju people is still the dominant ethnic in the region. [3] The tribal genealogy of the Bakumpai people:- Dayak people (the originator) divided into primary ethnics: Sea Dayaks or Iban people; Land Dayaks; Dayak Apo Kayan or Kenyah-Bahau people; Murut people
After the proclamation of independence, Jakarta decided that the Islamic Banjarmasin and mostly Dayak area west of it, should be one province. The plan got some resistances from the Dayak – the Ngaju in front – which demanded a sole province. Under Riwut, which had become big during the revolution, the Dayak began small guerrillas.
Ngaju (also Ngaju Dayak or Dayak Ngaju) is an Austronesian language spoken along the Kapuas, Kahayan, Katingan, and Mentaya Rivers in Central Kalimantan, Indonesia. It is closely related to the Bakumpai language. There are three dialects—Pulopetak, Ba'amang, and Mantangai. [2]
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Most of his books were published by his daughter, Nila Riwut, after his death. Some of his books today are used as academic introduction to Dayak culture in Indonesia. [4] These books include : [2] Makanan Dayak ("Dayak Food") (1948) Sejarah Kalimantan ("History of Kalimantan") (1952) Maneser Panatau Tatu Hiang; Menyelami Kekayaan Leluhur