PASTOR Johannes Haemmerle has lived on the island of Nias for 39 years. Originally from Germany, he was sent to the island to do missionary work. While in Nias he witnessed the island’s rich culture which made him get heavily involved with the local customs. He speaks Nias language fluently, and is seen as a leader in his local community. That is why when he saw a threat to Nias’s unique culture, such as the island’s historical artifacts be