The Toura (or Doura) people live along the Hiritano Highway, NW of Port Moresby, the capital of Papua New Guinea. In some Toura villages, the houses are close together, but others, such as Veikabu, have houses sparsely scattered in along the highway.
The Touras' proximity to Port Moresby has provided them with access to some modern innovations. Technical modernization and westernization has been accompanied by weakening of the traditional chieftain system and loss of some traditional practices, such as rites of passage. However, some Toura customs are still in place. For example, after the arrival of the Catholic missionaries in the 1950s, the Toura people embraced Catholicism. While all Toura people are Christian in name, for many, Christianity does not play a role in their daily life. There are only a few lay workers in the church who maintain some church activities in between the priest's monthly visits. Despite the presence of Christianity, Toura people commonly retain belief in some aspects of their traditional religion.
Doura clans are Koabata, Varu, Karahu, Oaire, Aibu and the Naumaneha clan.
Scripture Prayers for the Doura in Papua New Guinea.
Profile Source: Anonymous |
People Name General | Doura |
People Name in Country | Doura |
Alternate Names | |
Population this Country | 3,200 |
Population all Countries | 3,200 |
Total Countries | 1 |
Indigenous | Yes |
Progress Scale | 5 ● |
Unreached | No |
Frontier People Group | No |
GSEC | 6 (per PeopleGroups.org) |
Pioneer Workers Needed | |
People ID | 11617 |
ROP3 Code | 102725 |
ROP25 Code | 302188 |
ROP25 Name | Doura |
Country | Papua New Guinea | ||
Region | Australia and Pacific | ||
Continent | Australia | ||
10/40 Window | No | ||
Persecution Rank | Not ranked | ||
Location in Country | Central province: Galley Reach area, 50 km northwest of Port Moresby. Source: Ethnologue 2016 |
Country | Papua New Guinea |
Region | Australia and Pacific |
Continent | Australia |
10/40 Window | No |
Persecution Rank | Not ranked |
Location in Country | Central province: Galley Reach area, 50 km northwest of Port Moresby.. Source: Ethnologue 2016 |
Primary Religion: | Christianity |
Major Religion ▲ | Percent |
---|---|
Buddhism |
0.00 %
|
Christianity (Evangelical 16.00 %) |
85.00 %
|
Ethnic Religions |
15.00 %
|
Hinduism |
0.00 %
|
Islam |
0.00 %
|
Non-Religious |
0.00 %
|
Other / Small |
0.00 %
|
Unknown |
0.00 %
|
Primary Language | Toura (3,200 speakers) |
Language Code | don Ethnologue Listing |
Primary Dialect | Doura |
Dialect Code | 9408 Global Recordings Listing |
Language Written | Unknown |
Total Languages | 1 |
Primary Language | Toura (3,200 speakers) |
Language Code | don Ethnologue Listing |
Primary Dialect | Doura |
Dialect Code | 9408 Global Recordings Listing |
Total Languages | 1 |
People Groups | Speaking Toura |
Primary Language: Toura
Bible Translation Status: Translation Needed
Resource Type ▲ | Resource Name | Source |
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None reported |
Photo Source | Anonymous |
Map Source | Anonymous |
Profile Source | Anonymous |
Data Sources | Data is compiled from various sources. Learn more. |