Minangkabau

Matrilineal kinship in Minangkabau is one - the unity of a large family. One of the unifying and characteristic is the gadang home. The family lives in a nan gadang house. That's where everything that comes with family life happens. In this case the rumah gadang not only as a residence, but also as the administrative center of matrilineal relatives.

In its early days, the mamak as head of government had no office and administrative center as it is now. Therefore the gadang house is used as the administrative center of the matrilineal family. in this case the function of rumah gadang is very much and plays an important role as the center of government. The land of the Minangkabau, West Sumatra has a distinct culture, which distinguishes it from the rest of the island. A land of scenic beauty with blue green lakes and mountains.

The Gadang House describes the belief that is embraced, and the dignity and the self-esteem. If a rumah gadang appears with splendor and is equipped with rangkiangnya, the mark of dignity and self-esteem of the inhabitants is very high.

Rumah Gadang as a gathering place for matrilineal families. on certain days and on certain occasions, all families gathered at the gadang home. There they meet and gather and communicate. It is a form of harmony and togetherness among members of the Gadang House. thus, the rumah gadang also serves as the unifying institution of all family members.

Rumah Gadang is an educational institution for the Minangkabau community. In the gamelan house the mamak prepares the nephew of a man to become a leader. The mother prepares the daughter to become a housewife, takes place also in the gadang home. The process of teaching and educating is done naturally in the gadang home.

Rumah Gadang as the center of economic activity and the center of matrilineal leadership. control of inheritance occurred in the gadang house. Its use is set by mamak at the gadang home. The handover and replacement of heritage titles is also done at the Gadang House.