The Kaili Ledo people live in the mountainous northern part of Central Sulawesi in the city of Palu and the surrounding areas of Biromaru, Dolo, Marawola and Tawaili. This area is known to be one of the driest places in Indonesia.
The people speak multiple Kaili dialects, of which Ledo is considered the most prestigious. Each of the dialects takes its name from its word for "no". The Kaili Ledo language is closely related to the Baras, Kaili Da'a, Kaili Unde languages.
The Kaili Ledo value family relationships and ancestral traditions very highly. They give great honor and obedience to their parents and elders. The family as a whole makes major decisions together.
Marriage arrangements reflect a mixture of Islamic and traditional influences.
Families of the bride and the groom negotiate the bride price based on the social status of the girl. Polygamy is legal but not common. After marriage, the couple usually lives with one of their families until they have a child.
The Kaili Ledo live in relatively small villages along the roads or waterways.
The coastal Kaili Ledo grow wet rice and coconuts. A few earn their living as traders or government workers. Those living in the mountain region make a living by planting rice and corn. More recently, cacao has replaced cloves as a major cash crop.
The Kaili play a musical instrument called the kakula, similar to a xylophone.
The Kaili Ledo cling proudly to their Islamic identity and seek to follow the five pillars of Islam. Like many Muslim groups in Indonesia, they mix Islam with aspects of animism, including beliefs in magic and spirits. Many seek the help of a dukun (shaman/healer/occultist) to cure sickness or to exorcise evil spirits. When a new house is built, or when planting and harvesting, the Kaili Ledo perform ceremonies to the spirits to ensure good luck and a good harvest.
The Kaili Ledo need assistance to increase the quality and quantity as well as variety of their agricultural products. Formal education in schools, as well as exposure to new appropriate technologies could increase their employment opportunities and aid in the development of their local economy.
Ask God to bless the Kaili Ledo people with an abundant harvest as a testimony of his power and goodness.
Thank God for the availability of the New Testament and the JESUS Film in the Kaili Ledo language; ask God to send loving, dedicated workers to proclaim the gospel to this group.
Ask God to free the Kaili Ledo from the influences of spiritism and create within them a hunger for the truth.
Pray for Kaili Ledo disciples to make more disciples.
Scripture Prayers for the Kaili Ledo in Indonesia.
https://www.kaililedo.org/
https://people-groups.asiaharvest.org/Indonesia/Kaili-Ledo.pdf
Profile Source: Joshua Project |
People Name General | Kaili Ledo |
People Name in Country | Kaili Ledo |
Alternate Names | Kaili; Ledo; Ledo Kaili; Palu; Toraja |
Population this Country | 401,000 |
Population all Countries | 401,000 |
Total Countries | 1 |
Indigenous | Yes |
Progress Scale | 1 ● |
Unreached | Yes |
Frontier People Group | No |
GSEC | 1 (per PeopleGroups.org) |
Pioneer Workers Needed | 8 |
People ID | 12423 |
ROP3 Code | 104421 |
ROP25 Code | 303500 |
ROP25 Name | Kaili |
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 Tengah Province, Kota Palu city, south Donggala, south Parigi Moutong, Sigi, Poso, Tojo Una-Una and Morowali regencies; also includes entire Una-Una island in the Togian chain as well as coastal enclaves near Puna, Malai, and the head of Tomori bay. 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 Tengah Province, Kota Palu city, south Donggala, south Parigi Moutong, Sigi, Poso, Tojo Una-Una and Morowali regencies; also includes entire Una-Una island in the Togian chain as well as coastal enclaves near Puna, Malai, and the head of Tomori bay.. Source: Ethnologue 2016 |
Primary Religion: | Islam |
Major Religion ▲ | Percent |
---|---|
Buddhism |
0.00 %
|
Christianity (Evangelical 0.01 %) |
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 | Kaili, Ledo (401,000 speakers) |
Language Code | lew Ethnologue Listing |
Language Written | Yes ScriptSource Listing |
Total Languages | 1 |
Primary Language | Kaili, Ledo (401,000 speakers) |
Language Code | lew Ethnologue Listing |
Total Languages | 1 |
People Groups | Speaking Kaili, Ledo |
Primary Language: Kaili, Ledo
Bible Translation ▲ | Status (Years) |
---|---|
Bible-Portions | Yes (1939-1997) |
Bible-New Testament | Yes (1999) |
Bible-Complete | No |
FCBH NT (www.bible.is) | Online |
YouVersion NT (www.bible.com) | Online |
Possible Print Bibles | |
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Amazon | |
World Bibles | |
Forum Bible Agencies | |
National Bible Societies | |
World Bible Finder | |
Virtual Storehouse |
Resource Type ▲ | Resource Name | Source |
---|---|---|
Audio Recordings | Audio Bible teaching | Global Recordings Network |
Audio Recordings | Story of Jesus audio | Jesus Film Project |
Film / Video | Jesus Film: view in Kaili, Ledo | Jesus Film Project |
Film / Video | LUMO film of Gospels | Bible Media Group/LUMO |
Film / Video | World Christian Videos | World Christian Videos |
General | Faith Comes By Hearing - Bible in text or audio or video | Faith Comes by Hearing |
General | Faith Comes By Hearing - Bible in text or audio or video | Faith Comes by Hearing |
General | Faith Comes By Hearing - Bible in text or audio or video | Faith Comes by Hearing |
General | Scripture Earth Gospel resources links | Scripture Earth |
General | YouVersion Bible versions in text and/or audio | YouVersion Bibles |
Mobile App | Android Bible app direct APK download | SIL |
Mobile App | Android Bible App: Alkitab Kaili-Ledo | Faith Comes by Hearing |
Mobile App | Android Bible app: Kaili, Ledo | YouVersion Bibles |
Mobile App | iOS Bible app: Kaili, Ledo | YouVersion Bibles |
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. |