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Sakai is a tribal community in Indonesia, traditionally living in the interior of Riau, Sumatra. [1] Some of them still lead a nomadic and hunter-gatherer lifestyle in the remote interior of Sumatra, while most settled into major cities and towns in Sumatra with the rise of industrialization. [2] There are various theories of their origin.
Siak Sri Indrapura Palace or Siak Palace (Indonesian: Istana Siak Sri Inderapura or Indonesian: Istana Asserayah Hasyimiah or Indonesian: Istana Matahari Timur) is an istana (royal palace) of the Sultanate of Siak Sri Indrapura that is located at Siak Regency, Riau, on the island of Sumatra, Indonesia. The palace is now transformed into a museum.
Riau Malays (Jawi: ملايو رياو , Melayu Riau) are a sub-group of Malays native to Riau and Riau Islands province on the eastern region of Sumatra.Today they only make up 29% of Riau Island population while in Riau's they still form a plurality of the population at around 45%.
Riau (Jawi: رياو ) is a province of Indonesia. It is located on the central eastern coast of the island of Sumatra, and extends from the eastern slopes of the Barisan Mountains to the Malacca Strait, including several large islands situated within the Strait.
Kaul festival; Official name: Pesta Kaul: Observed by: Melanau people in Sarawak, Malaysia [1]: Significance: Historically celebrated as a religious ceremony to appease the spirits of the sea, land, forest and farm making it the most important festival in the Melanau traditional calendar.
The culture of Indonesia (Indonesian: Budaya Indonesia) has been shaped by the interplay of indigenous customs and diverse foreign influences.With over 600 distinct ethnic groups, including significant Austronesian and Melanesian cultures, contributing to its rich traditions, languages, and customs, Indonesia is a melting pot of diversity.
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There are several possible origins of the word riau. The first possible origins is that riau is derived from the Portuguese word rio, which means river. [14] [15] After the fall of the Malacca Sultanate in the early 16th century, the remaining Malaccan nobles and subjects fled from Malacca to mainland Sumatra while being pursued by the Portuguese.