CULTURE MINANG KABAU (BELLA)
INTRODUCTION OF MINANG KABAU
Minangkabau or Minang people are ethnic groups of the Nusantara who speak and respect the Minangkabau custom. Its cultural areas include West Sumatra, Halifax Riau, northern Bengkulu, western Jambi, southern part of North Sumatra, southwest of Aceh, and also Negeri Sembilan in Malaysia as region outside Indonesia.Although the Minangkabau tribes are strong in Islamic religious affiliation, they are also strong in practicing traditional traditions. Some of the Minangkabau adat elements come from animism and Hinduism that have long been established before the advent of Islam. However, the influence of Islam is still strong in the Minangkabau customs, as noted in their proverb, The basandi syara ', the essence of the Kitabullah, which means, the Minangkabau (traditional) law with Islamic law and Islamic law with the Qur'an. Minangkabau people are very prominent in the field of business, as professionals and intellectuals. They are the distinguished heirs of the old traditions of the Malay Kingdom and Sriwijaya who love trading and dynamic.
CLOTHES
FOR WOMEN.
Tingkuluak is a type of clothing for women. This is the most prominent characteristic of Minang traditional clothing. At first glance, this form of headgear resembles a very pointed triangle. Apparently, this tingkuluak is a form of the roof of a gadang house or a buffalo made of shawl fabric. Tingkuluak is used for everyday or certain traditional ceremonies by Minang kabau women.The sling is a hallmark of other traditional Minang kabau clothes. It is a scarf made from songket. Usually a sling will be worn on the shoulder which means that women should be more aware of all conditions and have compassion for their children and grandchildren.If batabue clothes are top clothing, then lambak is a subordinate outfit that complements Bundo Kanduang. Lambak is a songket sarong that is worn by being tied to the waist. What's interesting is that the slice for this sluggish can be adjusted according to the custom of Nagari.
Like other customs, clothes from Minang kabau for women are also equipped with several accessories such as rings, necklaces, and so on. In addition, there are also motives that are formed, namely the motif of galang bapahek, galang rago-rago, galang basa, key maiek, and also galang ula. The use of jewelry also means that women have certain limitations in carrying out various types of activities.
FOR MEN
Sarawa is a pants that are subordinate clothes for Minang kabau men. Black with a large size on the thighs and calves. With this large size symbolizes the great soul of a leader in making decisions and carrying out their duties. Deta is a dress as a head covering. A black cloth is wrapped around the head to form some wrinkles. It has the meaning that men will consider things wisely by considering the good and bad of each decision.Traditional clothing for men also comes with sasamping and red scarves. Besides, it is decorated with colorful threads and pinned on the shoulders. red has the meaning of courage. While the makau yarn decoration found in sasamping has the meaning of wisdom and knowledge that must be possessed by men Minang kabau. In addition to sasamping, there is clothing for Minangkabau traditional clothing for men. Clothing is a red cloth tied to the waist with a rectangular shape. Clothing has a symbol of a man's submission to customary law. Clothing for men has cawek which is a belt. Made of silk with the meaning that a man must be gentle and capable in his leadership. Furthermore, he must also be strong in establishing the brotherhood he leads.Besides that there are also sticks or legs that are commonly used as road guides. These two objects have the meaning as responsibility and the great mandate given to men Minang kabau.
FOOD
Dendeng batokok is the same as dendeng balado, the main ingredient is beef which is thinly sliced and fried. But the chili is green chili (green lado) which is coarsely ground. The meat after being fried is hit with a shot, so that the meat is softer and tastes better
How to make curry toco by using the ingredients are beans, sometimes mixed with tempeh and meat that is cut into small pieces and sliced green chili follows the shape of beans. And don't forget the coconut milk and other spices. This dish is soupy and greenish white. Be careful if you eat vegetable toco because bean and green chili slices have the same shape, so they cannot be distinguished. But this is where the taste of spicy feels good.
RELIGION
The religion of the Minangkabau people is Islam. they are believed to embrace Buddhism because of the influence of the Srivijaya kingdom. The entry of Islam into the region is estimated through the east coast, moving from the Inderagiri and Arcat (Aru and Rokan) regions which at that time had become the Minangkabau port towards the interior of Minangkabau.Minang people have experienced civil war. This was triggered by the conflict between the ulamas and their followers who insisted on implementing Islamic law with the indigenous people. The war became known as the Padri War. The Padri War was the first civil war in Southeast Asia triggered by the religious conflict.
LANGUAGE
Minang people have their own language, even the language mentioned belongs to the Austronesian language family. Whereas other histories mention that Minangkabau is included in the Malay language, because of the many similarities in speech form and vocabulary in it. But what needs to be known is that the people who speak the Minang language themselves also have various kinds of dialects. This depends on each region.
written by;bella
Minangkabau or Minang people are ethnic groups of the Nusantara who speak and respect the Minangkabau custom. Its cultural areas include West Sumatra, Halifax Riau, northern Bengkulu, western Jambi, southern part of North Sumatra, southwest of Aceh, and also Negeri Sembilan in Malaysia as region outside Indonesia.Although the Minangkabau tribes are strong in Islamic religious affiliation, they are also strong in practicing traditional traditions. Some of the Minangkabau adat elements come from animism and Hinduism that have long been established before the advent of Islam. However, the influence of Islam is still strong in the Minangkabau customs, as noted in their proverb, The basandi syara ', the essence of the Kitabullah, which means, the Minangkabau (traditional) law with Islamic law and Islamic law with the Qur'an. Minangkabau people are very prominent in the field of business, as professionals and intellectuals. They are the distinguished heirs of the old traditions of the Malay Kingdom and Sriwijaya who love trading and dynamic.
CLOTHES
FOR WOMEN.
Custom clothing for Minang Kabau as mentioned earlier, Minangkabau traditional clothing is Limapeh Nang Gadang House which is a traditional dress for Minangkabau women. This clothing is a symbol of women's greatness after marriage.Actually there are several types of Limapeh clothing in Nang Gadang or Bundo Kanduang's houses, but in general this Minang traditional clothing consists of baju adat minang kabau batabue. Batabue clothes are Minangkabau traditional clothes baju kurung with a sprinkling of gold thread. These needlework from gold thread symbolizes the abundance of West Sumatra's land. While for the pattern itself is very diverse.This batabue shirt will have a minsie decoration which is a symbol that Minang women must adhere to the restrictions that apply to indigenous tribes.
Tingkuluak is a type of clothing for women. This is the most prominent characteristic of Minang traditional clothing. At first glance, this form of headgear resembles a very pointed triangle. Apparently, this tingkuluak is a form of the roof of a gadang house or a buffalo made of shawl fabric. Tingkuluak is used for everyday or certain traditional ceremonies by Minang kabau women.The sling is a hallmark of other traditional Minang kabau clothes. It is a scarf made from songket. Usually a sling will be worn on the shoulder which means that women should be more aware of all conditions and have compassion for their children and grandchildren.If batabue clothes are top clothing, then lambak is a subordinate outfit that complements Bundo Kanduang. Lambak is a songket sarong that is worn by being tied to the waist. What's interesting is that the slice for this sluggish can be adjusted according to the custom of Nagari.
Like other customs, clothes from Minang kabau for women are also equipped with several accessories such as rings, necklaces, and so on. In addition, there are also motives that are formed, namely the motif of galang bapahek, galang rago-rago, galang basa, key maiek, and also galang ula. The use of jewelry also means that women have certain limitations in carrying out various types of activities.
FOR MEN
Sarawa is a pants that are subordinate clothes for Minang kabau men. Black with a large size on the thighs and calves. With this large size symbolizes the great soul of a leader in making decisions and carrying out their duties. Deta is a dress as a head covering. A black cloth is wrapped around the head to form some wrinkles. It has the meaning that men will consider things wisely by considering the good and bad of each decision.Traditional clothing for men also comes with sasamping and red scarves. Besides, it is decorated with colorful threads and pinned on the shoulders. red has the meaning of courage. While the makau yarn decoration found in sasamping has the meaning of wisdom and knowledge that must be possessed by men Minang kabau. In addition to sasamping, there is clothing for Minangkabau traditional clothing for men. Clothing is a red cloth tied to the waist with a rectangular shape. Clothing has a symbol of a man's submission to customary law. Clothing for men has cawek which is a belt. Made of silk with the meaning that a man must be gentle and capable in his leadership. Furthermore, he must also be strong in establishing the brotherhood he leads.Besides that there are also sticks or legs that are commonly used as road guides. These two objects have the meaning as responsibility and the great mandate given to men Minang kabau.
FOOD
Dendeng batokok is the same as dendeng balado, the main ingredient is beef which is thinly sliced and fried. But the chili is green chili (green lado) which is coarsely ground. The meat after being fried is hit with a shot, so that the meat is softer and tastes better
How to make curry toco by using the ingredients are beans, sometimes mixed with tempeh and meat that is cut into small pieces and sliced green chili follows the shape of beans. And don't forget the coconut milk and other spices. This dish is soupy and greenish white. Be careful if you eat vegetable toco because bean and green chili slices have the same shape, so they cannot be distinguished. But this is where the taste of spicy feels good.
RELIGION
The religion of the Minangkabau people is Islam. they are believed to embrace Buddhism because of the influence of the Srivijaya kingdom. The entry of Islam into the region is estimated through the east coast, moving from the Inderagiri and Arcat (Aru and Rokan) regions which at that time had become the Minangkabau port towards the interior of Minangkabau.Minang people have experienced civil war. This was triggered by the conflict between the ulamas and their followers who insisted on implementing Islamic law with the indigenous people. The war became known as the Padri War. The Padri War was the first civil war in Southeast Asia triggered by the religious conflict.
LANGUAGE
Minang people have their own language, even the language mentioned belongs to the Austronesian language family. Whereas other histories mention that Minangkabau is included in the Malay language, because of the many similarities in speech form and vocabulary in it. But what needs to be known is that the people who speak the Minang language themselves also have various kinds of dialects. This depends on each region.
written by;bella
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