Batak is a collective term used to identify a number of closely related Austronesian ethnic groups predominantly found in North Sumatra, Indonesia who speak Batak languages. The term is used to ...

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.

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.

A number of Bataknese traditional dancers performed Tor-tor. There are several Batak sub ethnics, namely Batak Toba, Batak Karo, Batak Mandailing, and Batak Angkola, whose their specific cultural ...

Each of the sub-ethnic group of Batak gave clothes, weapons and other equipment to the President and Mrs Ani Yudhoyono. The sub-ethnic groups are Toba, Karo, Simalungun, Mandailing, Pakpak Dairi and ...