Nelson Lumbantoruan is a native of Humbang Hasundutan – one of the historical centers in the Batak lands.  After having studied in Medan and in Jakarta Nelson returned to his hometown, and is now a staff member of the Regency of Humbang Hasundutan. He is the Chair of the Cultural Division of the Department of Tourism (Dinas Pariwisata), Humbang Hasundutan Regency.

Research

• History of North Sumatra
• Batak Culture
• Batak manuscripts

Biography

1967 Born Nagasaribu, Lintong ni Huta, Kab. Humbang Hasundutan

1992 BA Regional Letters and Cultures, University of North Sumatra, Medan

2005 S2 Linguistik, University of North Sumatra, Medan