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Sumba has a unique culture
and their social life. Sumbanese are traditionally divided into three
level of social life : (Raja/King) - Maramba, Customary Official -
Kabihu, and Slaves - Ata. Sumbanese are living from farming, cattle
breeding, rice-field farming and trading. Ones owns cattle will contribute
to their social status such as if they had more cattle giving them a
higher social status.
Most Sumbanese are
Christian (Catholic and Protestant), however, and part of them are still
strongly keep their native and original religion called Marapu. Most
cultural objects are related to the Marapu religion such as the shape of
traditional houses, ceremonies, or kings' graves and tombs
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