Geser-Gorom in Indonesia

The Geser-Gorom have only been reported in Indonesia
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Introduction / History

The Geser-Gorom live on Gorom island and the East end of neighboring Seram island in Maluku Province, Indonesia. The name "Geser-Gorom" (literally, "slide over to Gorom") reflects the belief that they are the portion of the original people of the world who "slid over" to the east to neighboring Gorom Island.

The Geser-Gorom language is part of a larger linguistic grouping called the Banda-Geser which also includes the Banda, Bati and Watubela. The Geser-Gorom language has three dialects: "Gorom Laut", "Mina Mina Gorom" and "Kelimuri".


What Are Their Lives Like?

The Geser-Gorom primarily make a living through farming and fishing. Crops include rice, potatoes, sweet potatoes, bananas, legumes, sago palm and coconuts. Rice and sago form the main staples. Their "Kabasa" ceremony honors the spirits believed to influence the harvest.

Nuclear families function as the basic social unit in society. The Geser-Gorom practice a patrilineal extended family system and newly married couples usually live near the husband's extended family. Fathers typically lead each family and support the family's living needs. Wives take care of children, cooking and other household duties.

Traditionally, the Geser-Gorom have been ruled by a king, assisted by a council composed of a leader (a customary chief who adjudicate land and inheritance disputes) and a security chief who is the interpreter of news. Since the time of Japanese occupation in World War II, the system of leadership has been gradually disappearing.


What Are Their Beliefs?

The Geser-Gorom hold to Islam, combined with traditional animistic and mystical beliefs. They apply a mixture of Islamic and tribal law.


What Are Their Needs?

The Geser-Gorom need modernization of education and technology, along with opportunities to improve their work skills. They also need a translation of the Bible; no Scriptures exist in their language today.


Prayer Points

Pray for translation of the Bible into the Geser-Gorom language, and for God to place a hunger for truth in the people's hearts.
Ask God to raise up workers who can bring educational and technological advances to the people to improve their living conditions.
Pray for freedom from the false religions of Islam and animism.
Ask Jesus to appear to family leaders in dreams and visions, and to draw entire households to the Father.
Pray for a Disciple Making Movement among the Geser-Gorom that will not only multiply disciples in this people but will spread to the neighboring peoples.


Scripture Prayers for the Geser-Gorom in Indonesia.


References

https://www.prayingforindonesia.com/ethnic-groups/the-people-of-maluku/who-are-the-geser-gorom/


Profile Source:   Joshua Project  

People Name General Geser-Gorom
People Name in Country Geser-Gorom
Alternate Names Gesa; Geser Gorom; Geser-Goram; Seram
Population this Country 37,000
Population all Countries 37,000
Total Countries 1
Indigenous Yes
Progress Scale 1
Unreached Yes
Frontier People Group No
GSEC 0  (per PeopleGroups.org)
Pioneer Workers Needed 1
PeopleID3 11874
ROP3 Code 103309
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 Maluku Province, Seram island, southeast tip, nearby Gorom islands.   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 Maluku Province, Seram island, southeast tip, nearby Gorom islands..   Source:  Ethnologue 2016
Map of Geser-Gorom in Indonesia Ethnolinguistic map or other map

Primary Religion: Islam
Major Religion Percent
Buddhism
0.00 %
Christianity  (Evangelical 0.00 %)
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 Geser-Gorom
Language Code ges   Ethnologue Listing
Language Written Unknown
Total Languages 1
Primary Language Geser-Gorom
Language Code ges   Ethnologue Listing
Total Languages 1
People Groups Speaking Geser-Gorom

Primary Language:  Geser-Gorom

Bible Translation Status:  Translation Needed

Resource Type Resource Name Source
General Language Learning Phrasebook They Need the Bible
Photo Source Anonymous 
Map Source People Group location: WLMS. Map geography: ESRI / GMI. Map design: Joshua Project.  
Profile Source Joshua Project 
Data Sources Data is compiled from various sources. Learn more.


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