Enjoying the scenery of hundreds of Rumah Gadang is an unusual sight today. There are not many areas in West Sumatra that still have Rumah Gadang still awake in authenticity, even though they are still Minang original descendants.
In Minangkabau, Rumah Gadang is a hallmark for minang people. Rumah Gadang or commonly known as Bagonjong House has a wide meaning. Not only physically, more than that, Rumah Gadang is closely related to the customs in Minangkabau.
Rumah Gadang has its own characteristics, with a roof shape that resembles buffalo horns.
Nagari Alam Surambi Sungai Pagu has existed since 12 centuries ago. The people there are hunters who come from Nagari Pagaruyung, Batusangkar. Namely offspring from DT. Katumanggungan and DT. Parpatiah Nan Sabatang, as reported by one of the village elders, Sabran Bagindo Sutan is currently selected as Penghulu Malayu IV Niniak. The tribe owns the Rumah Gadang Bu Anau.
According to him, the management of Rumah Gadang Malayu Bu Anau is managed by the people. "The people who live there are not there, we are from the turns for maintenance and cleaning," Sabran said.
He said, Rumah Gadang Malayu Bu Anau is a meeting of the Musrenbang of the people, consisting of 14 Penghulu/Datuak. "The Malays are the oldest tribe, the tribe has 14 Datuak, where we negotiate the people/ custom," he said.
He said, Rumah Gadang Malayu Bu Anau is also a place to entertain guests who come. "Usually if there are guests coming from either our government, institutions or private guests there, there is agreement from the tribe," he explained.
That is one portrait of Rumah Gadang which is in South Solok. Nagari Saribu Rumah Gadang for the area is not, because Rumah Gadang is there reaching 1,000 units. Rather, the area to this day still has Rumah Gadang with a large number in West Sumatra.
Description of Wali Nagari Koto Baru, Aprisolman DT. Rajo Alam, Rumah Gadang which is in Nagari Koto Baru 176 units. "15 units are no longer functioned, because they are damaged," he said.
Rumah Gadang that still stands firmly in Nagari Koto Baru has stood since 1801 ago. Construction of the Rumah Gadang lasted until 1900. The Situation of Rumah Gadang until now there are still many who stood firm and livable. Koto Baru community still functioning Rumah Gadang as a place to live.
Aprisolman Wali Nagari with Bariang tribe, mention the authenticity of Rumah Gadang until now still awake. "The existing Rumah Gadang has not yet changed the structure. Everything is still in a state as originally built," he explained.
According to him, keeping Rumah Gadang still standing and eligible for habitation, 40 percent of Rumah Gadang has been renovated. "The community has been doing renovation of some Rumah Gadang. We have made it clear that renovation should not change the initial structure. Renovations that can be done only by replacing milestones, floors, roofs and walls that are fragile, "he said.
176 the Rumah Gadang is devoted to the seven jorong (village-red) in Koto Baru. That Village is; Jorong Lubuak Jaya, Bariang Rao-rao, Kampuang Nan V, Bariang Kapalo Koto, Kiambang Jaya, Muaro Parak Gadang and Sungai Aur.
Of the 900 heads of households, those in Nagari Koto Baru are nine tribes. That is; Bariang, Malayu, Koto Kaciak, Durian, Panai, Kampai, Caniago, Sikumbang and Koto Anyia.
"The nine tribes consist of 140 Penghulu (Niniak Mamak). One Penghulu has one Rumah Gadang, some even have two Rumah Gadang," he said.
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