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202223 minGdocumentary

Indigenous Histories

Maramba

202223 minGdocumentary

A 23-minute film details the burial of Umbu Mahani Pekulangu, the last king of Sumba, following the Marapu ritual that reflects ancestral beliefs.

Indigenous Histories

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Riandhani Yudha Pamungkas

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A 23-minute film details the burial of Umbu Mahani Pekulangu, the last king of Sumba, following the Marapu ritual that reflects ancestral beliefs.

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Riandhani Yudha Pamungkasdirector

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Umbu Mahani Pekulangu, also known as Umbu Nai Tunga, was the last king of the Sumbanese people on East Sumba in Indonesia. His burial took place according to the Marapu ritual, reflecting local beliefs about the connection to nature and ancestry. After his death, his descendants chose to end the royal lineage and adopt the governance system of the Republic of Indonesia. The documentary runs for 23 minutes and was released in 2022.

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