Seeds of Hope in Batak Land State recognition of customary forests is a new chapter, but there is still a long struggle to restore them.

The Batak and the Mandailing people originate from Sumatra. Recently, I discovered this preparation is called arsik sauce in Indonesia, which combines similar ingredients and the lemony member of the ...

As predominantly Christian, Batak accept this Abrahamic religion as part of their identity since the early 20th century. Although, other ethnic sub-groups of Mandailing and Angkola are predominantly ...

One of Batak Toba traditions that has been preserved until now is Mangokal Holi, literally meaning, digging bones.

"The cosmology of Batak people also indicates how they really depend on each other," Yoga added, referring to the egalitarian value in its culture. According to Yoga, Teater Pandora's performance of ...

Located on the Indonesian island of Sumatra, the Mandailing region is better known for its rich highland coffee beans than gordang sambilan - a nine-drum ensemble sacred to the local Batak tribe.

"They said because there are members of Mandailing community living in Malaysia, the Malaysian government is obliged to protect their culture with a preservation programme," she explained. Windu said ...