Tenggerese

The Tengger are a nation with about 600,000 members in East Java and stay focused around the Gunung Bromo, one of the most active volcanoes in Indonesia. According to them, the area is also called the Tengger. The area is located in the National Park Bromo - Tengger - Semeru.

Origin

The Tengger see themselves as direct descendants of the Majapahit princess Roro Anteng and her husband Joko Seger from the late 15th century. From the final syllables of these names is the name of the people was formed.

Language

The language Tenggerisch is an ancient Ostjavanisch with its own formed from the Kawi script.

Religion

The Tengger count in Indonesia to the Hindu. Their religion contains many special elements and a strong ancestor cult. The most important festival of the lunar year is tenggerischen Yadnya Kasada.

Lifestyle

The Tengger the lowlands live as farmers, while roam the higher regions as nomads with ponies.

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