| According to Batak customary law, only the men had the right to inheritance. |
| Other languages of this type may include Albanian, Malagasy, and Toba Batak. |
| Simanjuntak said that his fellow Batak consider his works, which he sets at an average of Rp 5 million, too expensive. |
| If, for instance, you are to attend a traditional Batak wedding ceremony, in Medan, North Sumatra, you will likely be served dog meat at some point in the proceedings. |
| One factor that distinguishes this case from the others is the Batak cultural tradition, which binds the people. |
| The most fearful tragedy, however, was at Batak, where over 1000 people took refuge in the church and churchyard. |
