Tag Archives: West Sumatra

What is Lake Maninjau? Where is the location of the lake?

Lake Maninjau is a lake in the sub-district of Tanjung Raya, Agam Regency, West Sumatra province, Indonesia. The lake is located about 140 kilometers north of Padang City, the capital of West Sumatra, 36 kilometers from Bukittinggi, 27 kilometers from Lubuk Basung, the capital of Agam Regency. Lake Maninjau is a volcanic lake located at […]

Why Does Lake Singkarak Increase Its Area Every Year?

The area of ​​Lake Singkarak, which is located in Solok and Tanah Datar districts, West Sumatra, increases every year due to natural processes. Residents around the lake were asked not to panic. “The lake is getting wider over time because there is a geological term called fault valley, which is a lake formed by plate […]

Ninik Mamak and an important contribution in the Minangkabau community

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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 […]