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13th June 2011, 10:23 AM

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Amuk Murugul

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Quote:

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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