The Mentawai People are an indigenous group residing in the Mentawai Islands, located off the western coast of Sumatra, Indonesia. They are known for their unique culture, traditional practices, and close connection to nature. The Mentawaians primarily rely on hunting, fishing, and gathering for their sustenance, and they live in communal longhouses called uma. Their society is rich in oral traditions, music, and dance, which play a significant role in their cultural identity. The Mentawai People also practice animism, believing in spirits that inhabit the natural world. Efforts are ongoing to preserve their culture amid modernization and external influences.