Tunduak Tradition in Nagari Koto Baru, Kubung District, Solok Regency, West Sumatera

Abstract

The purpose of this study is to describe the background of the emergence of the tunduak tradition and find out the meaning of food contained in the tunduak tradition. The theory used in this study is Clifford Geertz's symbolic interpretive theory. The method used in this study is a qualitative method with data collection techniques, namely observation, interviews and documentation. The results of this study show that the background of the emergence of the tunduak tradition came from the Supanjang tribe around 1818.The tradition of tunduak is a custom to deliver food to the in-laws' house. This tradition must be carried out by women who come from Nagari Koto Baru. The tradition of tunduak is carried out as a form of manners and manners to merge into a new family environment. Furthermore, the meaning of food contained in the tunduak tradition such as rendang which has the meaning of permanence, gulai daging has the meaning of harmony, salamak has the meaning of harmonious life, galamai has the meaning of loyalty, kukuh has the meaning of hard life, rakik banana has the meaning of unity, and rice has the meaning of being a rope of friendship.