by acquisition of local teak forest by Dutch colonial authority. Dutch officials refused access to the forest for local people, as it was claimed as Dutch property. Rather than rising in a violent uprising, Samin taught peaceful resistance, such as refusing to pay taxes to the colonial authority, and continuing to take teak from the forest as they had for generations. Samin people are nominally Muslim, but do not practice many Islamic rituals, such as fasting or regular prayer. Rather, they emphasize the spiritual aspect, as well as honesty, modesty and simplicity. In this, they are similar to Kejawen followers. Samin people reside in the southwestern part of Bojonegoro (in the heart of its teak forest) and in Blora Regency, Central Java. Notable persons Abdoel Gaffar Pringgodigdo, Minister of Justice (21 January–6 September 1950) and Minister of State Secretariat (19 August–14 November 1945) Aries Tuansyah, footballer Basofi Sudirman, Governor of East Java (1993–1998) Budiono Darsono, journalist and founder of DetikCom Bijahil Chalwa, footballer Hanis Sagara Putra, footballer I Gusti Nyoman Puruhito Praditya, archer Novan Sasongko, footballer Pratikno, Indonesian minister of state secretariat (incumbent) Rina Dewi Puspitasari, archer Samsul Arif, footballer Sumarsan, traditional Javanese musician Titie Said, writer, journalist and chair of the Indonesian Film Censorship Board from 2003 to 2006 and from 2006 to 2009. References External links Official site Bupati Bojonegoro official site Bojonegoro public forums Badan Pusat Statistik Kabupaten Bojonegoro 1677 establishments in Asia Solo River