MINANG KABAU CULTURAL DESTINATION, get to know the Minang Kabau culture from a thousand gadang houses

 

This destination is really a shame for you to pass, besides being on vacation you will be invited to learn more about the customs and traditions of the West Sumatra region, or the Minang Kabau tribe, Saribu Rumah Gadang is a tourist village or traditional village of the village Minang Kabau. Rumah Gadang itself is a traditional house that has a high heritage and pride of the Minang Kabau people. The indigenous Minang culture and customs are the face and identity of Nagari Saribu Rumah Gadang.

This area is located about 130 kilometers from the city of Padang. With a travel time of approximately 4 hours, the border can be accessed by via Sungai Kunci, Kerinci Regency. The origin of the first mention of the name Seribu Rumah Gadang was when Meutia Farida Hatta Swasono, the Minister of State for Women's Empowerment at the time, visited the area in 2008. Meutia named Solok Selatan Nagari Saribu Rumah Gadang because there were still many gadang houses.

standing there This area is a form of settlement for Minangkabau people in the past, with hundreds of traditional Minangkabau houses or Gadang houses lining the road in this village. Currently, the Thousand Rumah Gadang area is included in the tourism development area and is currently designated as a cultural heritage of the West Sumatra province. tourists here will be very spoiled by the beauty of this place, in addition to being able to learn about customs and tribes, tourists can also see the beauty of the natural environment, nature here is still very well preserved by ignorant hands, added to this by the welcome from local residents who are very friendly to guests, so you will be surprised by the hospitality of local people.