SOLIDARITY AND ART FORM ON MINANGKABAU DEATH RITUALS

Abstract

This study is aimed to uncover the solidarity and art form found on  Minangkabau death rituals. Solidarity is as a form of relationship that binds each individual in society, that was based on moral feelings and beliefs held. Solidarity on  Minangkabau death rituals could be seen in a thick way, which is as  the collective awareness of the social community in each villages. On  Minangkabau people there are various kinds of death rituals, which gave birth to the same sense of togetherness and responsibility, so that there was a very close bond with each other. Art symbols in the form of lamentations, singing, motion, music, and appearance are contained in various Minangkabau death rituals.