One of the largest ethnic groups in indonesia, numbering some four million in their homeland province of west sumatra, the minangkabau are famous in indonesia for their matrilineal social system and dedication to. Little is known about the early history of the political organization of the minangkabau world. Rumah gadang minang traditional house intimate indonesia. It is a large rectangular house formed of rumah bagonjong, the spired roof house which is the traditional house of minangkabau. Currently i am reading peggy reeves sandays amazing book women at the center. Maliki school of housing, building and planning, universiti sains, malaysia abstract this paper studies the sustainable design and cultural elements that are found in the traditional minangkabau house in western sumatera, indonesia and in. Urang minang the people of minangkabau originated from the areas of west sumatra, parts of riau, north of bengkulu, west of north sumatra, and a part of aceh. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. Indonesian share one language and one identity but have thousands of ethnicity.
Upon arriving at the rumah contoh minangkabau, you could also take the chance to take pictures of the traditional house with your family for future references or as a remembrance for being able to witness this unique culture with your own eyes. Minangkabau traditional house is called house gadang is because the size of this house is big. Minangkabau, largest ethnic group on the island of sumatra, indonesia, whose traditional homeland is the westcentral highlands. Mbori a ghostly being who the creation of the world is attributed. The minangkabau, or minang, comprise a majority of the state of negeri sembilan in peninsular malaysia.
Traditional house of minangkabau west sumatra indonesia rumah gadang traditional house, adat suku minangkabau blue sky with tree and traditional house minangkabau a model of minangkabau house isolated on white background beautiful small house with an unusual roof of the minangkabau people a monument to the man of. Sanday spent parts of two decades living among the minangkabau before publishing. Jun 30, 2012 the minangkabau of west sumatera june 30, 2012 sutria rahayu, universitas negeri padang, west sumatera padang the minangkabau is the largest matrilineal ethnic group in the world, but its members are predominantly islamic, which is a patriarchal religion. Nama itu dikaitkan dengan suatu legenda khas minang yang dikenal di dalam tambo. There are approximately 1,340 ethnic group live in indonesia which each of them has their language and culture, and of course.
A glimpse inside the worlds largest matrilineal society. The magnificent main building has had various functions over the past centuries. This feature is an important feature distinguishing the minangkabau culture with the other cultures. From the 17th to 18th century, minangkabau people in indonesia migrated massively from the pagarruyung area of sumatra to the state of sembilan on malay peninsula. Minangkabau house is one of the most particular houses in southeast asia. The architecture, construction, internal and external decoration, and the function of the house reflect the culture and values of the minangkabau.
Negeri sembilan house yet another building found in this complex is the negeri sembilan house, originally built by a malay prince in 1898 in air garam village in mambau. Exellent services is our motto to make our guests satisfied. A famous minangkabau aphorism captures the essence. The interior of minangkabau houses in both regions are studied to find the similarities and differences. These two contrasting systems matrilineal and patrilineal are thus the basic reference in the society. The hinterland is a range of high mountains, which dip into picturesque valleys and lakes. Cultural and community relations in both the minangkabau regions have begun since the 16 century. A communal rumah gadang is a long house, rectangular in plan, with multiple gables and upsweeping ridges, forming buffalo hornlike ends. How egalitarian matriarchy works among the minangkabau. Traditionally minangkabau people apply maternalistic principle, where women have a more important role in social economic life.
This study examines the cultural and architectural aspects of minangkabau heritage house in negeri sembilan, malaysia and sumatra, indonesia. Rendang, gulai and kalio are some examples of authentic minangkabau food. Amongst them are the remnants of the old minangkabau kingdom of pagaruyung, the art centers for silver, handweaving, embroidery and woodcarving. Witchcraft is an actual physical property residing inside some individuals, who may be unaware of their power. Rumah gadang, minangkabau traditional house picture 7. Rusli amran and the rewriting of minangkabau history. The shape of the buffalo horn itself is often associated with the story of tambo minangkabau nature, a victory story of buffalo fight minang people with the king of java.
Minangkabau, malay urang padang people of the plains, largest ethnic group on the island of sumatra, indonesia, whose traditional homeland is the westcentral highlands. The minangkabau ethnic group, also known as minang urang minang in minangkabau language, is indigenous to the minangkabau highlands of west sumatra, in indonesia. The minangkabau have extensive terraced fields and garden plots in which they raise irrigated rice, tobacco, and cinnamon, as well as fruits and vegetables. Dari tambo tersebut, konon pada suatu masa ada satu kerajaan asing biasa ditafsirkan sebagai majapahit yang datang dari laut akan melakukan penaklukan. In the past, minangkabau people prepared rendang in. There are special rules applied in utilizing of rumah gadang. This paper studies the sustainable design and cultural elements that are found in the traditional minangkabau house in western sumatera, indonesia and in negeri sembilan, malaysia. Minangkabau is defined as a group of ethnic within indonesia that follows the adat cultural law of minangkabau. Rendang is a traditional food originating from west sumatra and prepared by minangkabau people. Referred to as the ghost house rumah berhantu by local villagers, the interiors of this mysterious house is furnished with old furniture. A stone throw away is the beitalajaib of house of wonders. Adat minangkabau salah satu dari budaya bangsa indonesia, salah sa. Dec 24, 2011 this feature is an important feature distinguishing the minangkabau culture with the other cultures.
The roof top shape is always pointy and looks like a buffalo horn that means victory. The land the people of minangkabau is the malay who reside current west sumatra province with the capital city of padang. Minangkabau batak house style minangkabau traditional house in the evening. Finally, rusli amrans widow has established the yayasan rusli amran in jakarta to house a study and documentation center and to support research into west sumatran history. Jul 06, 2016 the minangkabau are an anthropological wonder. The minangkabau house architecture has unique characteristics as it is influenced by the elements of nature and matrilineal culture. In the past, minangkabau people prepared rendang in such a way that it has long shelf life and could be stored during long journeys. Their heavy involvement in trade outside the minangkabau homeland area is related to the fact that they cannot inherit minangkabau rice land. Rusli amran and the rewriting of minangkabau history kyoto. Their culture is matrilineal and patriarchal, with property and land passing down from mother to daughter, while religious and political affairs are the responsibility of men.
In an obscure muslim society in indonesia, women are reveredand own key property. The roof shape it is rather peculiar that the negeri sembilan house to be called the minangkabau house when there are obvious differences especially in the shape and form of the roof. Negeri sembilan traditional house and western sumatera. According to mat 2000, the interior of the house consists of two types of components. The architecture, construction, internal and external decoration, and the functions of the house reflect the culture and values of the. They normally have threetiered projections, each with varying floor levels.
In it sanday describes the living egalitarian matriarchal culture of four million people of the minangkabau culture of west sumatra, indonesia. The role of the uncle is decreasing these days as more minangkabau change to the more common way of life of the husband leading the house. Livingstones body was brought old embarking on its long journey back to england. Although indonesian food has not been as internationally famous as. Next to tembo house hotel is also what used to be the british consulate, where in 1874, dr. A read is counted each time someone views a publication summary such as the title, abstract, and list of authors, clicks on a figure, or views or downloads the fulltext. Sentro ng agrikultura at turismo sa bayan ng indang, lalawigan ng cavite. Sep 02, 20 asal usul minangkabau nama minangkabau berasal dari dua kata, minang dan kabau. As descendants from the minangkabau people from west sumatra, indonesia, the minang of malaysia have a distinct culture and their own royal line. The uplifted rooftop as the shape of buffalo horns, and largescale single pile house are its main features.
Minangkabau men are among the most widely known and active traders in southeast asia. A study on changing of minangkabau houses from sumatra to. Here, visitors can also hire minangkabaus traditional costumes and take photos. Pustaka indonesia, 1989 minangkabau indonesian people 382 pages. The architecture, construction, internal and external decoration, and the functions of the house reflect the culture and values of the minangkabau. May 07, 2018 currently i am reading peggy reeves sandays amazing book women at the center. Figure 7a is the sketch of a typical long roof traditional house in negeri sembilan whereas figure 7b is a sketch of a minangkabau traditional house in west. Minangkabau, orang negeri in malaysia joshua project. Minangkabau village located in padang panjang, its about half an hour from bukittinggi. Mar 26, 2015 return back into another time, to explore the scenic, and cultural beauty of the minangkabau people from south sumatra. Although the house and clan name belonged to the woman, and women dominated the domestic sphere, political and ceremonial power was in the hands of men. Minang house roof is usually made of quality fibers that are resistant to even tens of years.
Between 1834 and 1884 it served as the american consulate in zanzibar then passed on to. The minangkabau are famous nationwide for their cuisine. Traditional house of minangkabau west sumatra indonesia rumah gadang traditional house, adat suku minangkabau blue sky with tree and traditional house minangkabau a model of minangkabau house isolated on white background beautiful small house with an unusual roof of the. An urang minang would call his or her fellow urang minang as. How egalitarian matriarchy works among the minangkabau of.
Jan 23, 2016 cheisy zefanya minangkabau minangkabau is defined as a group of ethnic within indonesia that follows the adat cultural law of minangkabau. West sumatra has a coastline where the capital is situated. Padang the minangkabau is the largest matrilineal ethnic group in the world, but its members are predominantly islamic, which is a patriarchal religion. At this area you can learn about minangkabau history and documentary. This phrase probably the best phrase to describe indonesia. Indonesias matriarchal minangkabau offer an alternative. The minangkabau people, whose cultural heartland is in the mountainous region of western sumatra indonesia, established a community in malaysia in the early fifteenth century. They are broad and set on wooden piles that can reach as high as 3 metres 10 ft off the ground. Related titles ohio university press swallow press. Rumah gadang is communal house, used together by a family members as residence. Minangkabau traditional house is part of indonesias rich cultural assets with historical and normative values. Senior women are associated with the central pillar of the traditional house, which is the oldest pillar because it is the first erected. The inside of the house is a room off the large sieve, except the bedroom.
Sociopolitical organization in minangkabau springerlink. A model of minangkabau house located in padang, sumastra island, indonesia picture by gururugu 1 32 traditional house on east timor, timorleste stock photographs by flocu 3 19 minangkabau roof house stock photography by firmanago 1 94 traditional house on west sumatra, indonesia stock photo by flocu 1 19 portrait of bondjol. See more ideas about minangkabau, architecture and indonesia. Return back into another time, to explore the scenic, and cultural beauty of the minangkabau people from south sumatra. While largely unknown internationally, rusli amran has done much to foster the study of minangkabau history in indonesia. The heritage material of minangkabau is a very important part of social identity.
This change is primarily seen in minangkabau who have moved out of the minangkabau areas to find their fortune. Rumah gadang as a symbolic representation of minangkabau. Rendang is commonly made with beef especially tenderloin with special sauce containing a high amount of coconut milk. The sumando husband stayed in his wifes house at night but was a constituent member of his mothers house, where most of his day was spent. The minangkabaus west sumatran homelands was the seat of the pagaruyung kingdom, believed by early orientalists to have been the cradle of the malay race.
As they had no written language until the arrival of islam, knowledge of their origins is somewhat sketchy. Adat dapat berjalan dengan baik kalau ada yang mempertahankan. An enormous traditional minangkabau house here also functions as a museum that has large collections of books, photos, and old coins, minangkabaus traditional costumes, and so on. Pdf preserving minangkabau traditional building in west.
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