Who doesn’t know one of the largest tribes in Indonesia? Yup, the answer is the Batak tribe, even though it is famous for its rough voice, even melodious. Did you know that the majority of the tribe living in Sumatra, which is full of highlands, is a cannibal? There’s even a Human Eating Ceremony? “Cannibalism […]
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04
Oct
Oct
Indonesia has several traditions, customs and culture. The implementation of customs for the deceased in Batak culture varies according to the level of the hagabeon of the deceased. Hagabeon is an honor because of the complete lineage. Saur Matua is also called the event of Sampe Tua and Sahat Matua. Saur matua is died after […]
02
Oct
Oct
Marriage in the Batak tradition is sacred, full of meaning and involves the dignity of the two clans. Therefore, halak hita marriages are very strict and involve many parties. At least, it involves 4 elements, namely suhi ni ampang na opat of both parties, namely: simolohon (brother or sister of the bride), pamarai (brother […]