Talempong (also known as Cak Lempong in Malaysia) is a traditional musical instrument of the Minangkabau tribe. The shape is almost the same as the bonang instrument in the gamelan device. Talempong can be made of brass, but some are made of wood and stone. Currently talempong of the brass type is more widely used. […]
Tag Archives: Minangkabau
08
Dec
Dec
Indonesia has a lot of cultural richness and cultural heritage. One of the richness of the culture and customs is called the culture “Ninik Mamak” found in the traditional community of the Minangkabau tribe. In Minangkabau cultural customs, Penghulu as Ninik Mamak, the customary ruler in Nagari is a member of Kerapatan Adat from the […]
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May
May
When you enter a restaurant or other business where the business owner is a Minangkabau, we often encounter a picture of a grandfather who uses skullcap or cap. You might ask, Who is the grandfather whose picture is always on display at the restaurant? And really, if this photo display their business will be in […]