Kaili Ledo in Indonesia

The Kaili Ledo have only been reported in Indonesia
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Introduction / History

The Kaili Ledo people live in the mountainous northern part of Central Sulawesi in the city of Palu and the surrounding areas of Biromaru, Dolo, Marawola and Tawaili. This area is known to be one of the driest places in Indonesia.

The people speak multiple Kaili dialects, of which Ledo is considered the most prestigious. Each of the dialects takes its name from its word for "no". The Kaili Ledo language is closely related to the Baras, Kaili Da'a, Kaili Unde languages.


What Are Their Lives Like?

The Kaili Ledo value family relationships and ancestral traditions very highly. They give great honor and obedience to their parents and elders. The family as a whole makes major decisions together.

Marriage arrangements reflect a mixture of Islamic and traditional influences.

Families of the bride and the groom negotiate the bride price based on the social status of the girl. Polygamy is legal but not common. After marriage, the couple usually lives with one of their families until they have a child.

The Kaili Ledo live in relatively small villages along the roads or waterways.

The coastal Kaili Ledo grow wet rice and coconuts. A few earn their living as traders or government workers. Those living in the mountain region make a living by planting rice and corn. More recently, cacao has replaced cloves as a major cash crop.

The Kaili play a musical instrument called the kakula, similar to a xylophone.


What Are Their Beliefs?

The Kaili Ledo cling proudly to their Islamic identity and seek to follow the five pillars of Islam. Like many Muslim groups in Indonesia, they mix Islam with aspects of animism, including beliefs in magic and spirits. Many seek the help of a dukun (shaman/healer/occultist) to cure sickness or to exorcise evil spirits. When a new house is built, or when planting and harvesting, the Kaili Ledo perform ceremonies to the spirits to ensure good luck and a good harvest.


What Are Their Needs?

The Kaili Ledo need assistance to increase the quality and quantity as well as variety of their agricultural products. Formal education in schools, as well as exposure to new appropriate technologies could increase their employment opportunities and aid in the development of their local economy.


Prayer Points

Ask God to bless the Kaili Ledo people with an abundant harvest as a testimony of his power and goodness.
Thank God for the availability of the New Testament and the JESUS Film in the Kaili Ledo language; ask God to send loving, dedicated workers to proclaim the gospel to this group.
Ask God to free the Kaili Ledo from the influences of spiritism and create within them a hunger for the truth.
Pray for Kaili Ledo disciples to make more disciples.


Scripture Prayers for the Kaili Ledo in Indonesia.


References

https://www.kaililedo.org/
https://people-groups.asiaharvest.org/Indonesia/Kaili-Ledo.pdf


Profile Source:   Joshua Project  

People Name General Kaili Ledo
People Name in Country Kaili Ledo
Alternate Names Kaili; Ledo; Ledo Kaili; Palu; Toraja
Population this Country 401,000
Population all Countries 401,000
Total Countries 1
Indigenous Yes
Progress Scale 1
Unreached Yes
Frontier People Group No
GSEC 1  (per PeopleGroups.org)
Pioneer Workers Needed 8
PeopleID3 12423
ROP3 Code 104421
Country Indonesia
Region Asia, Southeast
Continent Asia
10/40 Window Yes
National Bible Society Website
Persecution Rank 42  (Open Doors top 50 rank, 1 = highest persecution ranking)
Location in Country Sulawesi Tengah Province, Kota Palu city, south Donggala, south Parigi Moutong, Sigi, Poso, Tojo Una-Una and Morowali regencies; also includes entire Una-Una island in the Togian chain as well as coastal enclaves near Puna, Malai, and the head of Tomori bay.   Source:  Ethnologue 2016
Country Indonesia
Region Asia, Southeast
Continent Asia
10/40 Window Yes
National Bible Society Website
Persecution Rank 42  (Open Doors top 50 rank, 1 = highest persecution ranking)
Location in Country Sulawesi Tengah Province, Kota Palu city, south Donggala, south Parigi Moutong, Sigi, Poso, Tojo Una-Una and Morowali regencies; also includes entire Una-Una island in the Togian chain as well as coastal enclaves near Puna, Malai, and the head of Tomori bay..   Source:  Ethnologue 2016
Map of Kaili Ledo in Indonesia Ethnolinguistic map or other map

Primary Religion: Islam
Major Religion Percent
Buddhism
0.00 %
Christianity  (Evangelical 0.01 %)
2.00 %
Ethnic Religions
0.00 %
Hinduism
0.00 %
Islam
98.00 %
Non-Religious
0.00 %
Other / Small
0.00 %
Unknown
0.00 %
Primary Language Kaili, Ledo (401,000 speakers)
Language Code lew   Ethnologue Listing
Language Written Yes   ScriptSource Listing
Total Languages 1
Primary Language Kaili, Ledo (401,000 speakers)
Language Code lew   Ethnologue Listing
Total Languages 1
People Groups Speaking Kaili, Ledo
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Map Source People Group location: IMB. Map geography: ESRI / GMI. Map design: Joshua Project.  
Profile Source Joshua Project 
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