Lampung Abung in Indonesia

The Lampung Abung have only been reported in Indonesia
Population
Main Language
Largest Religion
Christian
Evangelical
Progress
Progress Gauge

Introduction / History

The Lampung Abung are a large group with a social structure that is strong and somewhat separate from other Lampung peoples. The Lampung Abung are made up of three groups: Abung, Seputih and Menggala or Tulang Bawang. Menggala has its own cultural structure called the Megow Pak Tulang Bawang (the Four Clans of Tulang Bawang). The Abung and the Seputih make up a larger group called the Abung Siwow Megow (Nine Clans of Abung). The Lampung Abung live in the regencies of North Lampung, East Lampung, Central Lampung and Tulang Bawang. The Abung are the only group among the Lampung peoples who speak the language Lampung Nyo. There are several registers (levels) of language used for special situations, such as cultural ceremonies. Most of the Abung can also speak Indonesian. Some of them can also use the languages of non-Sumatran peoples who have moved into the area, like Javanese and Sundanese.


What Are Their Lives Like?

The Abung follow a cultural tradition called Pepadun, which means "seat" or "throne" as used by a ruler. The leadership system of the Abung is like a congregational system in that there are many leaders who each have voice in cultural meetings that function much like a congress. Family ties among the Abung are very strong, as is the concept of leading by consensus among the Abung clans. Most Abung are farmers. There are almost no trade fishermen among the Abung because they tend to live in areas that are far from the ocean. Abung homes have already tended to shift from the traditional, long wooden homes built on thick poles to the concrete homes built at ground level, typically found throughout Indonesia. Usually in one village there are ten clans (marga), each led by a clan leader (penyimbang). This position is passed down from generation to generation to the oldest son and follows a patrilineal system. When they marry, the Abung live near the husband's family. Polygamy is permitted but is only practiced by the wealthy. Marriage between close relatives and cousins is forbidden, as is divorce.


What Are Their Beliefs?

Almost one hundred percent of the Abung are Muslims. In principle, the Abung are not allowed to hold to any religion other than Islam. Every village has at least one mosque; if there are several neighborhoods in one village, every neighborhood will have its own mosque. The Abung hold the place of worship in high regard because they are generally very devout in observing the five ritual prayer times each day, fasting and reading the Koran. Though they are Muslims, they believe in the occult and a talisman that is used for specific purposes such as traveling and working.


What Are Their Needs?

The most pressing need right now is improving agricultural management, especially improving the quality of pepper for export. This would help the Abung improve their standard of living. The area also needs attention from investors who can expand the industry sector because this area has had little industrial development. Besides those needs, training in the development of local businesses could help raise the economic state of the community. Unlike the older generation, those who are now young adults have little interest in working at any type of job.


Prayer Points

Pray for the Lampung Abung people to experience and embrace the glory of Christ.
Pray for their elders to have dreams and visions of the risen, victorious Lord.
Pray for the Holy Spirit to thrust out workers to them.
Pray for Lampung Abung disciples who will make more disciples.


Scripture Prayers for the Lampung Abung in Indonesia.


References

IPN, 2011 Copyrighted © Used with permission


Profile Source:   Joshua Project  

The Waiting World - The Lampungese

Source:  The Waiting World      Download

People Name General Lampung Abung
People Name in Country Lampung Abung
Alternate Names Abung; Kotabumi; Menggala; Northern Lampungese
Population this Country 209,000
Population all Countries 209,000
Total Countries 1
Indigenous Yes
Progress Scale 1
Unreached Yes
Frontier People Group Yes
GSEC 1  (per PeopleGroups.org)
Pioneer Workers Needed 4
People ID 10140
ROP3 Code 100031
ROP25 Code 304582
ROP25 Name Lampung
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 Sumatra, east Lampung Province. 3 enclaves situated between Kanan and Seputih rivers.   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 Sumatra, east Lampung Province. 3 enclaves situated between Kanan and Seputih rivers..   Source:  Ethnologue 2016
Map of Lampung Abung in Indonesia Ethnolinguistic map or other map

Primary Religion: Islam
Major Religion Percent
Buddhism
0.00 %
Christianity  (Evangelical 0.01 %)
0.02 %
Ethnic Religions
0.00 %
Hinduism
0.00 %
Islam
99.98 %
Non-Religious
0.00 %
Other / Small
0.00 %
Unknown
0.00 %
Primary Language Lampung Nyo (209,000 speakers)
Language Code abl   Ethnologue Listing
Language Written Yes   ScriptSource Listing
Total Languages 1
Primary Language Lampung Nyo (209,000 speakers)
Language Code abl   Ethnologue Listing
Total Languages 1
People Groups Speaking Lampung Nyo

Primary Language:  Lampung Nyo

Bible Translation Status  (Years)
Bible-Portions Yes  (2019)
Bible-New Testament No
Bible-Complete No
Possible Print Bibles
Amazon
World Bibles
Forum Bible Agencies
National Bible Societies
World Bible Finder
Virtual Storehouse
Resource Type Resource Name Source
Film / Video Jesus Film: view in Lampung Nyo Jesus Film Project
General Gospel resources links Scripture Earth
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.  
Video Source The Waiting World
Profile Source Joshua Project 
Data Sources Data is compiled from various sources. Learn more.



Joshua Project logo    Joshua Project    Copyright © 2024