Do you have Indonesian friends, lovers or girlfriends with ethnic Bataks? Confused as to why they uphold the family? It turns out that there are several reasons why the Batak people are very proud of the name of their clan.
- Clan name is identity. To the extent that when meeting new people, surely what is asked is not the name, but the family name. After asking the clan, then they will ask something else. If the surname is the same as your family, a brotherhood will soon be established.
- The name of a clan is an outside asset that can open the way for a career. Because, every clan has its origin. This clan is related to Martarombo (looking for clan origins and relationships).
- Now, if you understand well the origins of your family, you have learned valuable history. The history of your and your family’s origins. This is what has never been taught in any school.
- By using the last name of your name, you will be easily recognized by others, if you are a Batak person.
- You carry the name of your clan everywhere. That way high-ranking names become a fence for you to always behave, virtuous and tolerant of each other. You cannot commit crimes in any name, because you must protect the dignity of your family.
- Besides, if you use a clan, then you disappear somewhere for decades, you will still be found. Marga was able to reunite a separated family.
- Your family will never reduce your rank. You who have the same name as someone who is successful will uplift your life.
- You can consider people who don’t have blood relations with your family. But one clan, meaning one family. You are a brother. Don’t mind a different grandmother, grandfather, or not one blood, you are still a family.
Well, that is the reason why Indonesians with a Batak ethnicity feel proud of their family. it turns out that the clan is the most valuable treasure.
So does your partner have Batak ethnicity? We provide this information to increase your knowledge about Batak people.
