Minangkabau Ethnic Civilization, Culture And Genealogy

Getting to know the origin, culture, art Minangkabau people. Minangkabau (Minang) is an archipelago of ethnic groups who speak and uphold traditional Minangkabau. Minang culture region covers an area of ​​West Sumatra, Riau Mainland half, the northern part of Bengkulu, western Jambi, North Sumatra's west coast, southwest of Aceh, and also Negeri Sembilan in Malaysia. Mentions Minang people are often equated as the Padang, this refers to the name of the capital of West Sumatra province is the city of Padang. However, these people will usually refer to the group as 'urang awak', which mean the same as the Minang itself.

Ethnic Minang has also implemented a system of proto-democracy, since pre-Hindu customs with their density to determine important matters and legal issues. Minangkabau customary principle is briefly described in the statement 'Indigenous basandi syarak, syarak basandi Kitabullah' (Indigenous guided by the law, guided by the law of the Qur'an) which means that customs based on the teachings of Islam. Ethnicity is also very prominent in the field of commerce, as a professional and intellectual. They are honorable heir of the old traditions and the Malay kingdom of Srivijaya who likes to trade and dynamic. Nearly half of the total number of members of this community are in overseas.

Origin

Minangkabau name comes from two words, Minang and Kabau. The name is associated with a legend Minang known in legend. Tambo received from generation to generation, to tell that their ancestors descended from Alexander the Great. Although the legend does not systematically arranged and more to the legend versus facts and tends to a piece of literature that already belong to the community at large. But the story of this legend somewhat comparable to Sulalatus Salatin which tells how the Minangkabau people sent their representatives to ask sang sapurba a descendant of Alexander the Great are to be their king.

Minang people are part of society Deutro Malay (Melayu Muda) who migrated from the South to the Chinese mainland Sumatra island around 2500-2000 years ago. It is estimated that this group of people entered from the east of the island of Sumatra, the Kampar river flow down to the plateau called darek and become the hometown of the Minangkabau. Some areas of this darek then form a kind of confederation known as luhak, hereinafter called by the name Luhak Nan Tigo, which consists of Luhak Limo Puluah, Luhak Agam and Tanah Luhak Data. In the reign of the Dutch East Indies, the luhak region into the so-called territorial administration department, headed by a resident by the Minangkabau people called by the name of Mr. Luhak. At first mention of the Minang people have not been distinguished with the Malays, but since the 19th century, the mention Minang and Malay begin distinguished look matrilineal culture that persisted versus patrilineal adopted by the Malay society in general. This grouping then continue in the interest of the population census as well as politics.

Religion

Minang community religion is the religion of Islam, and if there are people out of Islam, are directly concerned is also considered to be out of the Minang community, the term referred to "customary disposed along.

Customs And Cultures

According to legend, the Minangkabau custom system first proposed by two brothers, Datuk Datuk Perpatih Ketumanggungan and Nan Sycamore. Datuk Ketumanggungan pass customs system Koto Piliang aristocratic, while Datuk Perpatih pass customs system Bodi Caniago egalitarian. Along the way, two custom system known as this kelarasan each content filling and form a system of Minangkabau society.

In Minangkabau society, there are three pillars that build and maintain the integrity of the culture and customs. They are the teachers, scholars, and ninik mamak, known as Tigo Sajarangan furnace. All three are complementary and work together in the same position in height. In Minangkabau society is democratic and egalitarian, all the public affairs of the three elements discussed by unanimously.

Matrilineal

Currently the Minang people are adherents of the matrilineal society in the world. Matrilineal is one of the main aspects in defining the identity of Minang community. Customs and cultures they put the women acting as heir inheritance and kinship. Referred to the mother lineage known as Samande (se-mother), while their father is called by people with the name Sumando (law) and was treated as a guest in the family.

Women in Minangkabau has a special position so dubbed by Bundo Kanduang, play a role in determining the success of the implementation of decisions made by men in their position as mamak (uncle or brother from his mother's side), and the Penghulu (headman). A big influence, it makes women Minang symbolized Limpapeh Nan House Tower (the main pillars of the house). Although power is strongly influenced by the control of economic assets but the men from the women's side of the family still holds the authority or the legitimacy of power in the community.

Language

Minangkabau language including one child branch of the Austronesian language family. Although there are differences of opinion about the relationship Minangkabau language and Malay language, some people think the language spoken these communities as part of a Malay dialect, because of the many similarities in vocabulary and forms of narrative in it, while others just think this language is a language independent of different Malay and there is also a mention of the Minangkabau language is the language of Proto-Malay. Besides the speakers Minang community itself also there are various dialects depending on their respective regions.

The influence of other languages ​​that are absorbed into the general Minang language of Sanskrit, Arabic, Tamil, and Persian. Then vocabulary Sanskrit and Tamil are found in some inscriptions in Minangkabau was written using various characters in between Dewanagari, Pallava, danKawi. The strengthening of the widely accepted Islam also encourages people to use Jawi alphabet in writing before switching to the Latin alphabet.

Art

Minangkabau society has a variety of attractions and the arts, such as dance usually displayed in a traditional feast or marriage. Among the dances for example:

• Dance pasambahan
• Dance plate
• Silek or Minangkabau Silat.
• Dance randai.

Minangkabau is also very prominent in the art of speaking. There are three genres of art to speak, namely pasambahan (offerings), indang, and salawat tray. Art speechless or swapping one-liners, to put forward parables, allegories, like, allegories, metaphors and aphorisms. In the art of speaking one is taught to defend his honor and dignity, without the use of weapons and physical contact.

Sport

Some other traditional games that are still preserved and the amusement of Minang society, among others:

• Horse racing
• Race runway cow
• Runway duck
• Sipak Rago, or any other name sepak takraw.

Custom Home

Tribal house Minangkabau called the "Rumah Gadang" (Big House).

Marriage

In traditional Minangkabau wedding procession, commonly called Baralek, has some common stages, namely:

Maminang (woo)

Manjapuik marapulai (pick the groom)

Basandiang (coupled in the aisle).

Typical Dishes

Minang community has a distinctive cuisine is popularly known as Padang cuisine, and is very popular in Indonesia, even to foreign countries. One traditional dish is the famous Rendang Minang, which received worldwide recognition as the most delicious dishes. Other typical dishes include Asam Pedas, Soto Padang, Sate Padang, and Jerked mead Balado.

Tribal

Tribes in the order of Minangkabau society is the basis of social organization, as well as a fundamental power struggle. Definition of terms in the beginning of the word Minang language can mean one quarter, so that if it is associated with the establishment of a village in Minangkabau, can be said to be perfect when it consists of a composition of four tribes that inhabit the region. Furthermore, every tribe in the tradition of Minang, sorted from the same lineage of the mother, and is believed to originate from the same ancestor.

Tribes are divided into several branches smaller families or called payuang (umbrella). The small unit after sapayuang called saparuik. A paruik (stomach) usually stay in a Tower House together.

'Nagari'

Minangkabau region consists of many villages. Nagari is an autonomous region with the highest authority in Minangkabau. No other social and political power that could interfere with customary in a village. The different regions will likely have different customs typical. Each village is led by a board comprising of tribal leaders from all the tribes in the region. This council is called the density of the Indigenous Village. From the result of deliberation and consensus within the council is a decision and binding rules for the village was generated.

Headman

Headman or commonly dubbed the progenitor, the heads of families who are appointed by members of the family to arrange all the problems. Penghulu usually a man who was chosen among members of other men. Each clan-family will choose a man who articulate, thoughtful, and understand the customs, to occupy this position. This is because he is responsible for the care of all treasures, guiding nephew, as well as the representatives of the village community. Every prince of princes stand in line with others, so that in the meetings of all the village headman sounds that represent each of the same value.

Kingdom

Some of the crown in the Minangkabau region, among others:

• Dharmasraya Kingdom
• Pagaruyung Kingdom
• Indrapura Kingdom.

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Drinks Typical Areas of Western Sumatra

Talk about West Sumatra, it is not endless. Starting from a culinary travel to foreign countries, are all there. Among the variety of culinary dominated with side dishes, there are also such traditional cake fit to be by the by. In addition, there is also a typical drink of West Sumatra to encourage and quench your thirst. Curious? It was 6 Drinks Typical Areas of West Sumatra Pelepas Thirst and the Energy Enhancer:

6 Drinks Typical West Sumatra Pelepas Thirst and Energy Enhancer

'Tea Talua'

'Tea Talua' or Tea Eggs. This drink is only available in West Sumatra. Drinks consisting of a combination of Tea mixed with this speech impediment, a favorite beverage, especially for men. Because after drinking tea Talua, the body was exhausted after work routines, will come back refreshed and excited. These drinks can be easily found in shops, coffee shops and restaurants that exist in each region of West Sumatra. How to make it quite easy, provide material for tea consisting of tea powder and sugar and eggs and lemon. The eggs used are chicken eggs or duck eggs. Eggs whipped with sugar until fluffy look and tea brewed with hot water. Add lime juice to add a fresh scent and Tea Talua ready to serve. How ? Make it easy

'Aia Kawa'

'Aia Kawa' or Kawa leaves a drink made from the leaves of coffee brewed with hot water, like a tea. Daun Kawa history begins in the Dutch period. Precisely when forced cultivation activities. At that time, the population of West Sumatra banned enjoying coffee beans for personal consumption. Although they were forced to plant for the Dutch trade interests. To fulfill the desire to drink coffee, then dijadikanlah coffee leaves as a substitute for coffee beans that are still believed to contain caffeine substances. Starting from the selection of coffee leaves and dried with roasted for approximately 12 hours. Leaves coffee has been roasted and then brewed like tea. At the time of going to drink, leaves mixed with cold water and then doused with hot water. For those who want a sweet, can add sugar. Kawa Leaf will be increasingly felt deliciously drunk when accompanied by fried or other small snacks. When serving, Kada Leaf does not use glasses, but halved coconut shell by placemat made from bamboo was into the container.

'Aia Aka'

That one drink is made from the leaves Cincau Green or the Latin language called Cylea barbata Myers. Aia Aia Aka or alias Air Beans Beans have a shape like cendol and chewy texture like jelly. Known as cendol, because while enjoying Aia Aka, sellers often mix it with coconut milk, so it looks like a Cendol. How meraciknya ranging from leaves to be enjoyed any Cincau traditionally processed by way of its water squeezed and filtered. Different from most black grass jelly, Aia this Aka Green color. Besides enjoyed with coconut milk, Aia Aka can also be taken with water Lime highly efficacious to relieve heartburn. Especially if the weather is hot, certainly very refreshing.

Pinang Juice

Similarly, the 'Tea Talua', Jus Pinang Muda favored by men. Efficacious for the health and increase stamina is the reason. Some sellers juice Pinang Muda creation of this juice by adding milk plus eggs and honey. To add a sense of warmth, sometimes they add pieces of ginger into juice. Young Pinang juice made by membleder all materials, ranging from the main raw material, namely the content of betel nut scraped, brown sugar and ginger pieces. Meanwhile, egg yolk duck taken alone, shaken and given the lime juice that is not fishy. Do not forget extra sweetened condensed milk chocolate to add aroma. Lastly, doused with betel juice that has been blended earlier. Be Jus Pinang Muda with beige color display and bubbly.

'Es Tebak'

This drink has nothing to do with the puzzle or riddle guess. Es Guess is a thirst-quenching drink that is usually served as a dessert. Its content consists of black grass jelly, black sticky tape, kolang forth and guessing. Guess is a dough made of glutinous rice flour and sago flour is cooked with salt water and betel kampur. Then the dough is molded to resemble cendol. Guess Es usually served with red syrup, condensed milk cream and do not forget to shave ice makes it feel fresh.

Durian Ice

Durian ice is ice that consists of a mixture of black grass jelly, coconut and porridge boyfriend and shaved ice. There is also, a mixture of sweetened condensed milk chocolate on top. And that certainly is the durian as its main ingredient. Durian ice most famous durian ice Padang is replace the old one, which has stood since 1960. Here one can find varisi processed durian, ranging from ice Durian tock, until the ice cream Durian. Durian ice very delicious eaten when the air temperature is hot Padang City.

Well, it was all the drinks typical of West Sumatra that will make you not only lost the thirst, but back in shape and excited. Do not forget to look forward to my next article, if there is additional or just want to ask, please write in the comments below. Have a nice day.

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