Speaking of Padang, what was the first time in your mind? It must be delicious rendang and sate paddies. In fact, there are banyal interesting facts from Padang loh!
When talking about Padang, what first flies in your mind? Delicious rendang, sate paddies, or maybe a gadang house that has a unique architecture huh.
It is not wrong if you think about these things about Padang. But do you know, actually in the city that became the largest city in the west coast of Sumatra also has many other interesting things to know. Anything?
The Uncovered Padang City Facts
Do not just know Rumah Makan Padang is famous for cheap but has a delicious flavor. Or feel proud because rendang be the most delicious food in the world. But you must also know the following facts and history of Padang!
1. History
In 1649, the British colonies came to Padang. However, the city was newly expanded during the Dutch population under the VOC flag in 1663 which accompanied the migration of the Minangkabau population from Luhak. A good estuary is the main attraction that makes the VOC build new ports and settlements on the west coast of Sumatra.
The movement against VOC monopoly took place on August 7, 1669 (later determined as the anniversary of Padang City) by the people of Pauh and Koto Tengah. Unfortunately, the movement can be muted by the VOC. After that, Padang became an area that often became another European seizure.
2. The Origins of the Name
There are two versions related to the origin of the name Padang. Both are derived from the language, namely Indonesian and Minang language.
It is said that this area is named after the field because it is in accordance with the definition of the word in Indonesian. Padang is defined as a flat and wide land. This fits with the topography of Padang which is indeed a lowland and surrounded by hills that are not too high. Thus, the community then called their territory as Padang.
Meanwhile, when viewed from the origin of Minang language, padang means sword. Once, this region was once a rantau region that originated from the Minangkabau Plateau. The origin of their place on the southern outskirts of Batang Arau (Seberang Padang). These immigrants have swords that are used to hunt animals or protect themselves from enemy attacks.
3. Culture
Although it has become the center of economy with the highest per capita income for West Sumatra, Padang is also maintaining its culture well as follows:
- Traditional musical instruments
Basically, typical Minang music can be created with any kind of music stream. Nevertheless, there are some special instruments used to create Minangkabau nuances remain present in every music presented, namely bansi, saluang, tabuik gandang, rabab, and talempong.
- Folk song
When noted, Minangkabau songs have a melancholy atmosphere. This can be attributed to the condition of the people who uphold the sense of brotherhood, kinship and love of home. As for some traditional songs of this region include Kembanglah Bungo, Rang Tau, and Barek Solok.
- Traditional dances
Traditional dances in Padang and West Sumatera are largely influenced by the ethnic cultures of Minangkabau and ** Mentawai **.
Minangkabau culture itself in the art of dance pretty much influenced by Islamic culture so as to give a touch of classics such as dance dishes and dance umbrellas. While Mentawai culture provides many touches of martial arts that make a unique combination.
Custom home
Rumah gadang as Minangkabau traditional house is usually established on a piece of land and passed down from generation to generation. If observed, not far from the gadang home complex, will be found a surau used for places of worship and residence of unmarried adult man. Meanwhile, the Mentawai traditional house is called uma house, which is a large stage house with floor height of the ground about 1 meter and filled by five to ten families.
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