Baralek Gala Batagak Pangulu Comes

Back After 20 Years Disappears

Recently, Cubadak held a large custom event called Baralek Gala

Batagak Pangulu. Event held to give title to this tribal leader, held on
August 2th, 2017. this event held once 20th years, then the entire
community Cubadak intervened in the implementation. "The
implementation is divided into several groups, namely women's groups
and men's groups, all women responsible for cooking, while all men are
responsible for decoration in Minangkabau adat is symbolized by the
slaughter of a buffalo, so that the cost required for this event big enough, "
said H.Janawar as chairman of the event committee. "The residents are
very enthusiastic to organize this traditional event, because for them it has
become a tradition and has long been held this event."

Gala meaning degree, given from Mamak (uncle) to kamanakan

(niece). Thus, the appointment of tribal leaders was held by lineage, not
elections as well as the election of RT / RW heads. "Then the next
successor is expected to uphold the custom well and wisely," said
H.Janawar. (Source : Interview with H. Janawar, February 5th)

Name : Yumesa Fadilla .R.

XII MIPA 1