Bawean People
The Bawean, or Baweans, or also Baweanese, also called Bawean Madurese (Madurese language, Madurese: , , or ) are an ethnic group native to the island of Bawean, located in the Java Sea off the coast of Java, Indonesia. They are considered a distinct ethnic group within the larger Javanese culture, Javanese cultural sphere. The Bawean people have their own unique language, also called Bawean language, Bawean, which belongs to the Austronesian language family. Historically the Bawean Island was a trading post and a hub for maritime activities, which brought influences from various cultures such as Javanese people, Javanese, Madura people, Madurese, Banjar people, Banjarese, Makassar people, Makassarese, Chinese Indonesians, Chinese, and Arab Indonesians, Arab. As a result, the Bawean people have a rich cultural heritage that blends elements from these diverse influences. Most Bawean people are Muslims, and Islamic traditions and values play a significant role in their daily li ...
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