Krio Dayak people

Krio Dayak people

The Krio Dayak are a Dayak ethnic group in West Kalimantan, Indonesia. They live on the upper course of the Krio River and speak the Krio Dayak language.

History

The Ulu Aik Kingdom was established, by the upper course of the Krio River, around 1700 by Pancur Sembore and Tanjung Porikng.

The first leader was pang ukir Empu Geremeng, who was succeedded by Bikukng Tiung. Under Bihukng's leadership, the kingdom was renamed Ulu Aik.

Religion

Duwata is the god of the Krio Dayak.

ee also

*Krio

External links

* [http://www.dayakology.com/publications/articles_news/eng/rajasinga.htm Raja Singa Bangs: Dayak Monarch without Power or Wealth] by Edi Petebang, published in The Jakarta Post October 7, 1998. Mentions the Krio River and Krio Dayak.


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