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The origins of the Batak people  
   

The origins of the Batak people

according to the Indonesian Handbook by Moon Publications, edition 1991 by Bill Danton.
Inside Batak territory

May 28th 2009
Indonesia, Lake Toba, Samosir Island, Tuk Tuk, 19-02-2009. Nets on the quay spread out in the early morning sun to dry and yellow colored plastic crates full with fish caught during the night, attracting huge number of gulls in search of free breakfast, screaming while flying overhead, diving down during a moment of inattention to steal a fat pike, his mates waiting up there in the air, glidin ... read more
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Indonesian Flag The Dutch began to colonize Indonesia in the early 17th century; the islands were occupied by Japan from 1942 to 1945. Indonesia declared its independence after Japan's surrender, but it required four years of intermittent negotiations, recurring hos... ... read more
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