King Sidabutar's Grave on Samosir Island, Lake Toba. King Sidabutar's Grave on Samosir Island, Lake Toba.

King Sidabutar's Grave on Samosir Island, Lake Toba.

King Sidabutar was the Batak king who adopted Christianity. On the left of this picture is the grave of the missionary who converted the tribe.


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Blog: Missionaries impaled on Batak spears.
Date: March 29th 2007

"Hi, my name is Stuart. I am from England."

I found myself in front of yet another group of high school kids introducing myself. I had been recruited yet again by a local teacher in order to give her students practice in speaking English with a native speaker. It's one of the few dangers of a visit to Sumatra. It's quite a high risk, because the local tourism industry ... read more




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Date: 23rd December 2011

thanks mr. Stuart
many thanks to you mr. stuart, i like your photo, regards, rolas s

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