The Kaidipang people live on the outskirts of the Bolaang Mongondow district of the North Sulawesi province, Indonesia. Historically, the Kaidipang formed their own kingdom. In 1910, they joined with the neighboring Bolang Itang kingdom. This enlarged kingdom lasted until 1950 when it joined the then recently independent Republic of Indonesia. The Kaidipang language is part of a larger linguistic grouping called the Gorontalic family.
Historically, the Kaidipang made a living through agriculture, using the traditional slash and burn method. They cleared a field, used it until the soil was depleted, then moved on and repeated the cycle.
More recently, the Kaidipang have begun to settle permanently, resulting in an increase in their population. They live in villages along roadways in the highlands. Many Kaidipang have become rice farmers, fishermen, day laborers and owners of small shops. They also raise livestock such as cattle, goats and chickens.
The Kaidipang trace their descent through both mother and father, with inheritance handled the same way for both male and female descendants. Unlike most other ethnic groups in Indonesia, the Kaidipang reserve no special treatment or rights for male family members.
As Muslims, the Kaidipang believe that they will be judged on their knowledge of the Islamic Holy Book (the Koran) and their way of life. Because of that, they strive to be devout Muslims. Despite this, many of the Kaidipang still practice elements of animism and various other superstitions, such as performing magic to control good and evil spirits to secure protection. The Kaidipang have intertwined traditional law with Islamic practice.
The Kaidipang greatly need employment opportunities to keep their villages stable. Many Kaidipang young people move to other cities such as Manado, Makassar and even Jakarta to find jobs.
Pray for the translation of the New Testament into the Kaidipang language.
Ask God to give the Kaidipang a hunger for truth and to reveal to them the falsehoods of Islam and animistic practices.
Ask God to send gospel workers to the Kaidipang to introduce them to Jesus and to help them develop their economy.
Pray for a Disciple Making Movement among the Kaidipang.
Scripture Prayers for the Kaidipang in Indonesia.
Profile Source: Joshua Project |
People Name General | Kaidipang |
People Name in Country | Kaidipang |
Alternate Names | Attingola; Bolang Itang; Kaidipan; Kaidipang Bolaang |
Population this Country | 12,000 |
Population all Countries | 12,000 |
Total Countries | 1 |
Indigenous | Yes |
Progress Scale | 1 ● |
Unreached | Yes |
Frontier People Group | No |
GSEC | 6 (per PeopleGroups.org) |
Pioneer Workers Needed | 1 |
People ID | 12418 |
ROP3 Code | 104413 |
ROP25 Code | 303494 |
ROP25 Name | Kaidipang |
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 Utara Province, Bolaang Mongondo Utara regency; north coast, west and east of Bolaangitang town. 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 Utara Province, Bolaang Mongondo Utara regency; north coast, west and east of Bolaangitang town.. Source: Ethnologue 2016 |
Primary Religion: | Islam |
Major Religion ▲ | Percent |
---|---|
Buddhism |
0.00 %
|
Christianity (Evangelical 0.45 %) |
4.00 %
|
Ethnic Religions |
23.00 %
|
Hinduism |
0.00 %
|
Islam |
73.00 %
|
Non-Religious |
0.00 %
|
Other / Small |
0.00 %
|
Unknown |
0.00 %
|
Primary Language | Kaidipang (12,000 speakers) |
Language Code | kzp Ethnologue Listing |
Language Written | Unknown |
Total Languages | 1 |
Primary Language | Kaidipang (12,000 speakers) |
Language Code | kzp Ethnologue Listing |
Total Languages | 1 |
People Groups | Speaking Kaidipang |
Primary Language: Kaidipang
Bible Translation Status: Unspecified
Resource Type ▲ | Resource Name | Source |
---|---|---|
General | Language Learning Phrasebook | They Need the Bible |
Photo Source | Copyrighted © 2024 Anonymous All rights reserved. Used with permission |
Map Source | People Group location: IMB. Map geography: ESRI / GMI. Map design: Joshua Project. |
Profile Source | Joshua Project |
Data Sources | Data is compiled from various sources. Learn more. |