ANIZAR bin Md. Anis
Communities of Singapore (Part 3),
Accession Number 002372
- Oral History Centre
Source
- 3
Total Reels
- Zaleha bte Osman
Interviewer
- 01:12:40
Total Running Time
- Malay
Language
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Reel/Disc 1 of 3
Metadata
- 24 May 2000
Recording Date
- 00:28:20
Running Time
- MP3
Format
- Open Access
Conditions Governing Access
Synopsis
Personal background. Reason for interviewee's emigration from Sumatra to Singapore. Minang community in Kampong Glam area. Singapore Minangkabau Association (SMA). Definition of Minang person. Membership into SMA. Origin of name Minangkabau. Role and significance of 'mamak' (maternal uncle) within Minang family.
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Reel/Disc 2 of 3
Metadata
- 24 May 2000
Recording Date
- 00:29:41
Running Time
- MP3
Format
- Open Access
Conditions Governing Access
Synopsis
Continuation on role of 'mamak'. Various titles for family members. Relationship with paternal family. Role of 'penghulu' as head of Minang clan. Minang clans. Minang costumes. Food served at Minang weddings. Other kinds of Minang food. On 'rumah gadang' (main house). Observance of 'adat' (tradition) in Minang way of life.
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Reel/Disc 3 of 3
Metadata
- 24 May 2000
Recording Date
- 00:14:39
Running Time
- MP3
Format
- Open Access
Conditions Governing Access
Synopsis
Explanation of role of 'bundo kanduang' (woman elder). Qualities of 'bundo kanduang'. Relationship between 'bundo kanduang' and 'mamak'. Eldest 'mamak' within family receives higher acknowledgement. 'Mamak' responsible in finding spouse for his nephews. 'Mamak' manages and bears main cost of nephew's wedding. Minang ladies pay for marriage dowry. Minangs not allowed to marry within own clan.
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