Bolano in Indonesia
Photo Source:
Anonymous
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Map Source:
People Group location: IMB. Map geography: ESRI / GMI. Map design: Joshua Project.
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| People Name: | Bolano |
| Country: | Indonesia |
| 10/40 Window: | Yes |
| Population: | 3,600 |
| World Population: | 3,600 |
| Primary Language: | Boano (Indonesia, Central Sulawesi) |
| Primary Religion: | Islam |
| Christian Adherents: | 0.09 % |
| Evangelicals: | 0.09 % |
| Scripture: | Translation Started |
| Online Audio NT: | No |
| Jesus Film: | No |
| Audio Recordings: | No |
| People Cluster: | Kaili-Tomini of Sulawesi |
| Affinity Bloc: | Malay Peoples |
| Progress Level: |
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Introduction / History
The Bolano are a small people group on the north peninsula of Sulawesi Island. They are part of the Kaili-Tomini of Sulawesi people cluster within the Malay Peoples affinity bloc. They speak Boano, a language only spoken by the Bolano.
What Are Their Lives Like?
We know very little about the Bolano lifestyle. However, the peoples around them are agrarian, so we can probably surmise they are as well.
What Are Their Beliefs?
The Bolano practice Sunni Islam, likely mixed with some animistic beliefs and practices.
Prayer Points
No Christian resources are available in the Boano language.
Prayer Items
Pray for a translation of the New Testament into Boano.
Ask God to send gospel workers to the Bolano and to direct them to people who are open to the truth.
Ask God to create a movement of multiplying disciples and churches among the Bintauna.