Information about the Karo Tribe

About the Karo Tribe

Name: Karo Tribe

Location: North Sumatra, Indonesia

Language: Karo Language

Religion: Predominantly Protestant Christianity

Culture: The Karo Tribe is known for its rich agrarian culture and strong traditional customs.

Traditional Foods

• Arsik: Traditional Karo dish made from carp fish cooked with Karo spices.
• Urap: Karo salad consisting of boiled vegetables mixed with grated coconut and Karo spices.
• Leker: Snack made from a mixture of rice flour and sugar.

Traditional Dances

• Serampang Duabelas Dance: Traditional Karo dance depicting unity and joy.
• War Dance: Dance depicting traditional Karo battles.

Traditional Attire

The traditional attire of the Karo Tribe consists of ulos (traditional cloth) with symbolic motifs.