Nuaulu
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The Nuaulu or Naulu are a tribe located in Seram
, Maluku, Indonesia
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Ethnically related to the Manusela
, they are similar to the Manusela in language and follow the Naurus faith. However, they also follow Hinduism
, and Hinduism is found in their rituals.
Seram
Seram is an island in the Maluku province of Indonesia. It is located north of Ambon Island. The chief port/town is Masohi.- Geography and geology :...
, Maluku, Indonesia
Indonesia
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Description
The Nuaulu are divided into two groups, namely the northern and the southern groups. Numbering at a total of 2500 people, they live in the Amahai district of Central Seram. The Northern Nuaulu inhabit two villages on the north coast of central Seram Island, whilst the Southern group inhabit six villages on the south coast and interior of Amahai District.Ethnically related to the Manusela
Manusela
The Manusela population of over 9,000 is centered in the Manusela mountains of North Seram, Maluku, Indonesia.They are also found along Teluti Bay in south Seram, which suggests their name of their tribe....
, they are similar to the Manusela in language and follow the Naurus faith. However, they also follow Hinduism
Hinduism
Hinduism is the predominant and indigenous religious tradition of the Indian Subcontinent. Hinduism is known to its followers as , amongst many other expressions...
, and Hinduism is found in their rituals.