Deli Malay people
In today's world, Deli Malay people has become a topic of increasing interest and debate. With its impact on various areas such as society, economy and culture, Deli Malay people has captured the attention of people of all ages and contexts. From its origins to its evolution today, Deli Malay people has generated endless opinions, research and reflections that seek to understand and analyze its implications. In this article, we will explore the various aspects related to Deli Malay people, from its implications in everyday life to its influence on global decision making.mnopqrstuvwxyzabcdefghijklmn
ملايو ديلي Orang Melayu Deli | |
|---|---|
 A bride and groom wearing traditional Deli Malays clothes. | |
| Total population | |
| 3.88% of the Deli Serdang population[1] | |
| Regions with significant populations | |
 Indonesia (North Sumatra) | |
| Languages | |
| Deli Malay (including Medan Malay) and Indonesian | |
| Religion | |
| Sunni Islam | |
| Related ethnic groups | |
| Other Malay peoples |
Deli Malays (Jawi: ملايو ديلي, Melayu Deli) is a sub-ethnic group of Malays native to the eastern coast of North Sumatra, particularly in the Deli Serdang and Medan.[2][3] The Deli culture began with the Sultanate of Deli, an Islamic kingdom established in North Sumatra from 1632 to 1946. Deli Malays are known for their famous pantoum art until today.[4]
Geographic distribution
For the centuries, the Deli Malay community has established settlements around the banks of the Deli River which flows through city of Medan to the east coast of Sumatra which flows into the Malacca Strait. Until finally the development of industry in Medan City made many Deli Malay people live around Medan, Old Deli (Deli Tua), the coast of the Deli River, Babura River, Labuhan River, including several surrounding areas.[5]
See also
References
- ^ "Ethnic Groups in Indonesia". IPUMS. Retrieved 1 January 2025.
- ^ "Suku Bangsa". Indonesia.go.id. Archived from the original on 21 April 2020. Retrieved 5 December 2020.
- ^ Dr. Zulyani Hidayah (2015). Ensiklopedi Suku Bangsa di Indonesia. Yayasan Pustaka Obor Indonesia. p. 211. ISBN 978-979-461-929-2. Retrieved 30 December 2020.
- ^ Rudianto, Akhyar Anshori (November 2020). "News Framing on Malay Deli Culture in medan.tribunnews.com Online Media". Jurnal Komunikator. 12 (2). Retrieved 30 December 2020.
- ^ Sinaga, Nikson (8 October 2021). "Budaya Melayu Deli Makin Terpinggirkan di Kota Medan". Kompas.id (in Indonesian). Retrieved 29 March 2023.
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