Tag: Minangkabau

The Seventh Month

The third trimester of pregnancy is marked by various ceremonies in tribes of Indonesia. It may be derived from old animistic rites before the coming of “imported” religions…

Perempuan Minangkabau, Apa Ia Berkuasa?

Hari Kartini selalu mengingatkan saya akan suatu waktu, ketika saya merasa terpesona pada peran perempuan dalam suku Minangkabau. Sayangnya, ketakjuban itu tak berlangsung lama. Saya masih duduk di…

The International Day (Of Surprises)

Yesterday at ISS was a blast! It was the ISS International Day, when almost everyone’s showing off the best of their nations through exhibition (4-6 pm), food (6-8…