Padang is a
province located in west Sumatra, Indonesia. This province is located right
across Pekanbaru.
People who lives
in Padang are called Padangneese or Suku Minang. They have amazing cultures.
for example :
one of their
dance is called tari Piring. Tari Piring is a classic Indonesian dance, where
the dancers dance using plates. this dance is used to thank the gods. other
dances from Padang is Tari Indang, Tari Galombang Persambahan and Tari Payung.
SONGS
Padang has a lot
of songs. The first is called Ayam Den Lapeh which means my loose chicken. The
next song is well known in Indonesia, it's name is Kampoang Nan Jaoh Di Mato
which means village far from my eyes. Other songs are 'Susi Samo di Ganggam'
and 'Sansaro'.
MUSICAL
INSTRUMENTS
TRADITIONAL HOUSE
Padang's
traditional house is called Rumah Gadang. this house is a tall house. in this
house there lived around 8 families. This house is filled with wood carvings
from it's floor to it's doors. this traditional house is located in
Bukittinggi.
TRADITIONAL
WEAPONS
Kerambit is the
first weapon. This weapon is well known for it's sharpness. This weapon looks
like a curved/bent knive. The next weapon from Padang is called Pisau Cirawit.
This weapon looks like a samurai sword whith a little curve on it's end. Other
weapons from padang are Karih, Padang Jinawi and others.
FOOD
The traditional
food from Padang are mostly spicy. some of the examples are Sate Padang,
Rendang, Asam Padeh, Ayam Pop, Telur Gulai, and others.
TRADITIONAL
CLOTHING
Padang's has two
traditional clothing. The first one is for women which is called Baju Kurung.
And the second one is Baju Gadang which is for men.
But all that is
in Padang doesn't just stay there. Padangnese people works together with other
Indonesians to promote their cultures. Now padangnese food can be found all
over Indonesia. It's famous dances are well known and their songs are sang
everywhere. And all these happens because of teamwork.
For further details, please watch this video in the following link:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0jDqBjU3tgU
For further details, please watch this video in the following link:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0jDqBjU3tgU
Resources:
Taman Mini
Indonesia Indah
