The Krio people (also referred to as Dayak Krio, Dayak Uheng Kereho, Punan Keriau, Dayak Seputan, Oloh Ot Nyawong or Penyahbong) are a Dayak

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. They live on the upper course of the Krio River and speak the

Krio Dayak language Krio Dayak is a Kayan language of the Krio Dayak people in West Kalimantan, Indonesia. References Further reading * A. R. Mecer, ''Struktur Bahasa Dayak Krio'', Pusat Pembinaan dan Pengembangan Bahasa, Departemen Pendidikan dan Kebudayaa ...

History

The

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was established, by the upper course of the Krio River, around 1700 by Pancur Sembore and

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. The first leader was

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Empu Geremeng, who was succeeded by Bikukng Tiung. Under Bihukng's leadership, the kingdom was renamed Ulu Aik.

Traditional Krio song

* Pupu' Tagua * Marau * Jai Ca' Sampe

Religion

Duwata is the god of the Krio Dayak and the Jelai Dayak.

References

External links

Raja Singa Bangs: Dayak Monarch without Power or Wealth
by Edi Petebang, published in

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October 7, 1998. Mentions the Krio River and Krio Dayak.
Traditional Dayak Krio Weddings
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