Kalumpang people

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Total population
23,000[ citation needed ]
Regions with significant populations
Indonesia (West Sulawesi)
Languages
Kalumpang, Mamuju, and Indonesian
Religion
Christianity (especially Protestantism)
Related ethnic groups
Mamasa  • Mandar  • Toraja

The Kalumpang people is an ethnic group that inhabits the southeastern part of Mamuju Regency in the province of West Sulawesi, Indonesia. They are spread across three districts in Mamuju, namely Kalumpang, Bonehau, and Tommo districts. [1] The population is about 23,000, most of whom are Christians, especially the Protestant branch of the sect. The main livelihood of this ethnic group is farming and raising livestock. [2]

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Culture

The Kalumpang people are known as an ethnic group that is very protective and preserves their ancestral heritage, one of which is the traditional weaving ( tenun ) tradition known as sekomandi. The sekomandi weaving is not just a cloth, but a reflection of the identity and pride of the Kalumpang people, which is passed down from generation to generation through unique techniques and motifs that are full of meaning. [3]

The uniqueness of the Kalumpang people's culture is also reflected in their traditional clothing, namely bei, a traditional outfit rich in symbolism and aesthetic value. The bei is not just clothing, but also a representation of history, beliefs, and noble values that are firmly held by the Kalumpang people. Through the preservation of sekomandi weaving and bei traditional clothing, they has succeeded in maintaining the continuity of their ancestral culture. [1]

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References

  1. 1 2 Springer, Cham (2021). Kalumpang. Encyclopedic Dictionary of Archaeology (2nd ed.). London: Springer Nature. pp. 1–677. doi: 10.1007/978-3-030-58292-0_110035 . ISBN   978-3-030-58291-3.
  2. ↑ Hidayah, Zulyani (2015). Ensiklopedi Suku Bangsa di Indonesia (in Indonesian) (2nd ed.). Jakarta: Yayasan Pustaka Obor Indonesia. p. 112. ISBN   978-979-461-929-2.
  3. ↑ "Menegok Tradisi Tenun Suku Kalumpang Sulawesi Barat". liputan6.com (in Indonesian). Liputan6. 2015-11-17. Retrieved 2017-04-23.


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