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Originally Posted by Atlantia
Ah, 'Lasara' Thanks Asmotif 
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Gene |
Hullo Gene,
'Lasara' on Nias, as I understand it, is the name for 'naga' (serpent/dragon) as well as for ship/boat. This may allude to Chinese origins.
BTW ..... there are a number of villages there called 'Lasara this' or 'Lasara that'.
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