Culture

                                                              Minangkabau Culture

Minangkabau culture is one of the unique cultural treasures in Indonesia, famous for its matrilineal social system. The following are some reviews of Minangkabau culture based on available sources:

1.Philosophy of Hunting Nature: Minangkabau culture has a philosophy of 'hunting nature' which is a customary rule that should not change. This shows the close relationship between the Minangkabau people and their natural surroundings¹.

2. Matrilineal System: Minangkabau society adheres to a family system through the female line or matrilineal. This means that descent and inheritance are followed through the maternal line².

3. Agriculture and Crafts: The Minangkabau people are known for their terrace fields and garden plots where they grow irrigated rice, tobacco, and cinnamon, as well as fruits and vegetables. They are also skilled in wood carving, metal work, and weaving.

4. Rumah Gadang: The traditional Minangkabau house, rumah gadang, is a large structure raised off the ground with a gable-shaped roof. It is the center of family and community life.

5. Arts in Minangkabau Culture: Art in Minangkabau culture lives and develops over time, and the creativity of the people is dynamic. This reflects how Minangkabau culture can adapt and evolve while still maintaining its traditional values.

6. Influence of Globalization: Despite the influence of globalization, Minangkabau culture remains strong and its traditional values are still passed down from generation to generation.

Minangkabau culture is an example of how tradition and modernity can go hand in hand, by maintaining noble values while remaining open to changes and developments of the times.