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The cultural wealth of the archipelago can no longer be doubted. Various ethnic groups with their uniqueness and characteristics give their own colors for the cultural diversity of the archipelago. So that it was transformed into a priceless archipelago identity and a pride for us.

One of the most famous and largest tribes in the archipelago is the Minangkabau tribe in West Sumatra. The famous Minangkabau tribe as nomads not only live in Sumatra alone but are scattered throughout the archipelago.
In fact, the uniqueness of this one tribe is also famous to various parts of the world. Every time you hear the name of the Minangkabau tribe, you will immediately remember the two legendary culinary, namely Padang Rice and Rendang that feels like kicking.
But more than that, the Minangkabau tribe has a variety of traditions and customs that are unique and still exist today, namely traditions and customs that are attached to the religious elements.





The Origin of the Minangkabau

The Minangkabau are descended from Iskandar Zulkarnain who lived around the 4th century BC. While the ancestors of the Minang tribe are Maharaja Diraja (Brother Maharaja Alif) from the Roman country and Maharaja Dipang from China.
Minang people are known as immigrants just like Jews. The difference is that they migrate to study and at the same time make a living, not to colonize or control their new place.
Minang people settle in West Sumatra Province which is spread in the Bukit Barisan area, which is the mountains that extend along Sumatra Island. Based on 2015 census data, the number of Minang ethnic groups ranges from 4.2 million with half of them overseas.
Like other tribes, the Minangkabau has some characteristics that only they have. What are the characteristics of the Minang community? Following complete information:

1. Having a Variety of Arts
The Minang people have a lot of arts ranging from martial arts, dances to the art of words. Uniquely, the art of words is taught for the purpose of maintaining honor or dignity. So no need to use weapons or make physical contact.

2. Devout Muslims
The Minang community is indeed known as a very religious society. No wonder if there is a saying that 'in every inch of land Minang there will always be the sound of the call to prayer'. Whichever way you look, it's almost certain that you will always see the dome of the mosque.

At least a mosque with typical Minang architecture. In fact, if someone comes out of Islam then that person will be ostracized and even no longer considered a Minangkabau family. For traditional ceremonies are also loaded with Islamic values ​​such as in wedding ceremonies, Eid al-Fitr, and so forth.

3. Having a Foreign Soul
The Minangkabau community is known as an eminent and independent migrant. Whether it's going abroad to study or to work. But on average they go to try their luck in big cities like Jakarta, Palembang, Medan, Aceh, Batam and so on. In fact, not a few also go abroad to neighboring countries such as Malaysia and Singapore.

The culture of wandering is also the impact of the matrilineal system adopted. So most of the men who have grown up will go abroad to make money. Even minang men who go abroad are forbidden to go home before success.

No wonder so many Minang people migrate in big cities and become entrepreneurs. For example, by opening a Padang cuisine restaurant.

4. Strong Brotherhood Strap
Aside from being famous as an immigrant, the Minangkabau community also has a very strong brotherhood system. So, when they wander and meet somewhere they will consider meeting their own relatives.

That is because the kinship of the Minangkabau people is very strong. So even though they are not blood brothers they will still be ancestral brothers and sisters.

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5. Very Egalitarian and Democratic
Minang society is an egalitarian and democratic society. Thus, all issues concerning the community as a whole must be obliged to be deliberated in order to get consensus.

In addition, the Minangkabau people are also known to be very egalitarian so that they are not awkward when dealing with other tribes or nations, so they are very confident in any condition.

6. Adheres to the Matrilineal System
Another uniqueness of the Minangkabau tribe is that it adheres to the matrilineal system where the mother line is more dominant with the maternal line system. Interestingly, the only tribe in Indonesia that adheres to the matrilineal system is the Minangkabau.

Thus, in the inheritance distribution system, women will receive more shares than men. The positive is, if one day a man leaves his woman, then the woman is not vulnerable or dependent on him.

7. Using the Minangkabau Language
Minangkabau tribe has a special language that is used in everyday life called the Minangkabau Language. The dialect or dialect is similar to Malay. Even so, some say that Minang language is an independent language and not an absorption of Malay language. The language is quite complicated but it is not difficult for people to learn from outside Minang.

8. Unique Marriage Customs
Basically, the customary marriage of the Minang community is loaded with Islamic law. The main requirement before marriage is that the bride and groom must be Muslim. Second, the bride and groom are not from the same tribe. Third, the bride and groom must respect each other's extended family. Last is the prospective husband must have an income.

For the marriage tradition itself, there are several stages that must be fulfilled, such as the mamisek stage, bainai night, maminang, marriage ceremony procession, and so forth.

9. Special Ceremony of Death
In addition to the tradition of marriage, the Minangkabau community also has a special ceremony that is held when there is a death. For the ceremonies of death are also inseparable from the Islamic sharia and customs adhered to. Like, Basilik Sakik, Pali Beans, Cabiek When, recite at the funeral home for three days, commemorate the seventh day, and so forth.

So here are the things you can know about the Minangkabau that are in Indonesia. Indonesia is inseparable from historical values, one of the proofs of historical value is the existence of tribes and cultures in Indonesia. We as the next generation of the nation are obliged to protect it.

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