Description:
Banjar is an Arabic word meaning 'village.' It is the most common name in Indonesia, Malaysia, and Brunei. The name is derived from the Proto-Malay word 'banjir,' meaning 'to wash.' Banjar is also the name of a ethnic group found in these countries. The banjar are an agricultural people who live in villages. They are Muslim and speak a language called Javanese. The banjar have a strong cultural tradition that includes music, dance, and art.







