Suku Minangkabau

Received from the legend for generations, telling that their ancestors were descendants of Alexander the Great. Even legend is not organized, systematic and more to legend than fact, and tends to a literature that already belong to many communities. However, the story of this little legend substantially comparable to that Salatin Sulalatus also tells how the Minangkabau sent his representative to ask Sang Sapurba one of the descendants of Alexander is to be their king.And Jakarta are part of the community Deutro Melayu (Malay Youth) which migrate from the mainland to the island of Sumatra South China around 2500-2000 years ago. Partly this society groups in the east of the island of Sumatra, along the Kampar river flow reaches a plateau called darek and become the hometown of Minangkabau.
Some areas of this darek then formed a confederation known under the name LUHAK, hereinafter referred to also by the name of Nan Tigo LUHAK, ranging from Limo LUHAK Puluah, LUHAK Mansion, and LUHAK Real Data. During the reign of India-Netherlands LUHAK area became territorial district rule mentioned department, headed by a resident of the Minangkabau society mentioned by name Mr. LUHAK.While in line with population growth and development, the Minangkabau darek spread to other areas and to develop certain areas into the region. Minang community concept for the region, an area that represents a gateway to the realm of Minangkabau. The region also serves as a place to find life, commercial. In the Minangkabau region known Nan Duo Region The region was divided on Hilia (the east coast) and region in Mudiak (the west coast).At first mention of Minang people have not been distinguished by the Malays, but since the 19th century, the articulation and Malay Minang look indistinguishable from matrilineal culture that still survives from patrilineal adopted by the Malay community generally. This grouping then continue on for the sake of political or population census.

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