The Duri (also called Massenrempulu) live in Enrekang regency of Indonesia, a mountainous area with a cool climate in the middle of the South Sulawesi province. The Duri area consists of 17 villages spread among multiple districts. This area is close to a major road which is passable by automobiles. The majority of Duri people live close to the main road, but several groups live in the high mountainous areas. Some Duri, primarily men, have migrated to other areas.
The Duri speak a language of the same name. This language has two dialects: the more prestigious dialect spoken in a central area around the villages Cakke and Kalosi and a less prestigious dialect in the Baraka district. The Duri are the only speakers of this language.
The majority of the Duri live by farming, tending orchards, raising livestock and making handicrafts. Their main crops are red onions, coffee, rice and vegetables. The Duri also make traditional cheese, known as dangke. They sell this cheese in the traditional market, held in specific locations once or twice a week.
The Duri have a family-oriented attitude and practice gotong royong (mutual help and cooperation). In the past, their society was divided into layers known as nobility, commoners and slaves, but these distinctions have disappeared.
Today, education and wealth determine social status. The Duri measure wealth in terms of ownership of water buffalos, land, gold and houses. Generally, the more educated move to the city. The Duri are very open minded toward education and other things that can raise their standard of living. Their schools teach the national Indonesian language, along with Duri. Both adults and children enjoy reading, though only a few books are available in their language.
The Duri mainly follow Islam combined with traditional animistic beliefs. They hold spiritual powers in awe and trust in a dukun (shaman/healer/occultist) to heal sicknesses and cast out evil spirits. A small number of Duri still identify themselves as animists who practice Alu' Tojolo.
A Christian minority is found in the villages of Baroko and Benteng Alla, at the border of Toraja.
They need transportation infrastructure to enable more profitable sales of their crops. Around 60% of villages do not possess sufficient transportation infrastructure, the result being that the distribution of their goods is expensive and time consuming.
They need investment - both capital and training - in their agricultural industry. The sale of dangke cheese could be expanded through industrial processing and more attractive packaging. In addition, the children need improved health and nutrition.
Because of their interest in reading, the Duri would benefit from literature in their own language. The New Testament, the JESUS Film, and multiple audio recordings are available in the Duri language.
Pray for effective distribution of the New Testament among the Duri and for opportunities to show the JESUS Film.
Ask God to raise up loving workers to bring the gospel to the Duri and to train them in more productive and profitable agricultural methods.
Ask God to place in their hearts a longing for a God who knows and loves them.
Pray for a Disciple Making Movement among the Duri.
Scripture Prayers for the Duri in Indonesia.
Profile Source: Joshua Project |
People Name General | Duri |
People Name in Country | Duri |
Alternate Names | Masenrempulu |
Population this Country | 146,000 |
Population all Countries | 146,000 |
Total Countries | 1 |
Indigenous | Yes |
Progress Scale | 1 ● |
Unreached | Yes |
Frontier People Group | No |
GSEC | 1 (per PeopleGroups.org) |
Pioneer Workers Needed | 3 |
People ID | 11646 |
ROP3 Code | 102773 |
ROP25 Code | 302238 |
ROP25 Name | Duri |
Country | Indonesia | ||
Region | Asia, Southeast | ||
Continent | Asia | ||
10/40 Window | Yes | ||
National Bible Society | Website | ||
Persecution Rank | 42 (Open Doors top 50 rank, 1 = highest persecution ranking) | ||
Location in Country | Sulawesi Selatan Province, north Enrekang regency, northwest of Enrekang town, west of Sadang river; also in Makassar city and other communities in province. Source: Ethnologue 2016 |
Country | Indonesia |
Region | Asia, Southeast |
Continent | Asia |
10/40 Window | Yes |
National Bible Society | Website |
Persecution Rank | 42 (Open Doors top 50 rank, 1 = highest persecution ranking) |
Location in Country | Sulawesi Selatan Province, north Enrekang regency, northwest of Enrekang town, west of Sadang river; also in Makassar city and other communities in province.. Source: Ethnologue 2016 |
Primary Religion: | Islam |
Major Religion ▲ | Percent |
---|---|
Buddhism |
0.00 %
|
Christianity (Evangelical 0.04 %) |
2.00 %
|
Ethnic Religions |
18.00 %
|
Hinduism |
0.00 %
|
Islam |
80.00 %
|
Non-Religious |
0.00 %
|
Other / Small |
0.00 %
|
Unknown |
0.00 %
|
Primary Language | Duri (146,000 speakers) |
Language Code | mvp Ethnologue Listing |
Language Written | Yes ScriptSource Listing |
Total Languages | 1 |
Primary Language | Duri (146,000 speakers) |
Language Code | mvp Ethnologue Listing |
Total Languages | 1 |
People Groups | Speaking Duri |
Primary Language: Duri
Bible Translation ▲ | Status (Years) |
---|---|
Bible-Portions | Yes (1998) |
Bible-New Testament | Yes (2005) |
Bible-Complete | No |
FCBH NT (www.bible.is) | Online |
YouVersion NT (www.bible.com) | Online |
Possible Print Bibles | |
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Amazon | |
World Bibles | |
Forum Bible Agencies | |
National Bible Societies | |
World Bible Finder | |
Virtual Storehouse |
Resource Type ▲ | Resource Name | Source |
---|---|---|
Audio Recordings | Audio Bible teaching | Global Recordings Network |
Film / Video | Jesus Film: view in Duri | Jesus Film Project |
Film / Video | LUMO film of Gospels | Bible Media Group/LUMO |
General | Faith Comes By Hearing - Bible in text or audio or video | Faith Comes by Hearing |
General | Gospel resources links | Scripture Earth |
General | YouVersion Bible versions in text and/or audio | YouVersion Bibles |
Mobile App | Android Bible app: Duri | YouVersion Bibles |
Mobile App | Download audio Bible app as APK file | Faith Comes by Hearing |
Mobile App | Download audio Bible app from Google Play Store | Faith Comes by Hearing |
Mobile App | iOS Bible app: Duri | YouVersion Bibles |
Photo Source | Copyrighted © 2024 Anonymous All rights reserved. Used with permission |
Map Source | People Group location: IMB. Map geography: ESRI / GMI. Map design: Joshua Project. |
Profile Source | Joshua Project |
Data Sources | Data is compiled from various sources. Learn more. |