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April 1, 2026Open Access

The Centre of the Land, the Periphery of the Nation : Wars and Migration in Southern Tetun Society, Timor Island＜Special Theme : Nationalism in Timor-Leste＞

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SFShintaro Fukutake

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This chapter explores migration patterns during wars in Timor-Leste, emphasizing cultural identity and historical ties.

Key Points

  • The aim is to explore the significance of the kingdom of Wehali for western Timorese during wartime migrations.
  • Analyzed historical migration patterns to Belu, West Timor during wars.
  • Examined the cultural significance of luliks and their transfer across generations.
  • Focused on specific western villages like Cova Lima, Bobonaro, and Ermera.
  • Evacuations during wars were more than mere refugee movements; they were rooted in cultural traditions.
  • Luliks played a crucial role in creating and maintaining cultural identity beyond national borders.
  • The ancient kingdom's center remains significant for the identity of individuals in the new nation state.

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Shintaro Fukutake (2019) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69cd7a815652765b073a7a69https://doi.org/10.15021/00009344
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