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AchineseOne of the main ethnic groups on the island of Sumatra, Indon. In the 13th century the Achinese became the first people in the archipelago to adopt Islam. After expelling the Portuguese in the 17th century, the sultanate of Acheh was dominant in northern Sumatra until it was conquered by the Dutch in 1904 (see Achinese War). Now part of the Indonesian republic, the Achinese are restive and are administered within a special district. They trace their descent through both maternal and paternal lines. Women have a high social position, and they do not wear veils. The group numbers roughly 2.1 million. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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The outcome was a law that gave less authority than
originally anticipated to the Acehnese local government. George's intriguing analysis shows how
the aesthetic evolution of an Acehnese painter tells a tale of struggle,
hope and betrayal as the artist strives to reconcile his art with the
transcendent discourses of Indonesian nationalism, Islam and Acehnese
identity. MAKING CONNECTIONS: Why are some Acehnese suspicious of the
temporary location centers? |
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