Nuaulu

Nuaulu

The Nuaulu or Naulu[1] are a tribe located in Seram, Maluku, Indonesia.

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, 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.

See also

  • Alfur people

References