Susi Fitria Dewi, Rizki Syafril, Mira Hasti Hasmira, Yusnanik Bakhtiar, Kahirol Mohd Salleh, Febri Yulika, Evelynd, Nor Lisa Sulaiman
Manyanda tradition, a tradition of taking over social roles after death, in addition to successfully maintaining social continuity in the family structure, is also a potential capital in strengthening social cohesion. However, this context has not been discussed comprehensively in previous studies so it is very important to explain. In addition to responding to the shortcomings of previous studies, this study also aims to explain the mechanisms, factors and implications of the practice of this tradition as a reflection of social cohesion based on customary and religious values. By using a qualitative descriptive case study approach, this study shows three important findings. First, the spontaneity of the community and traditional leaders when hearing the news of death and social activities forty days afterwards. Second, the dominance of spiritual and cultural factors in addition to social and structural factors that encourage the community to preserve this tradition. Third, the Manyanda tradition has implications for strengthening the community’s commitment and belief in the meaning of death, the importance of a replacement figure who takes over social roles and strengthens the tribal identity of the Nagari (local village) community. This study recommends the importance of this tradition to be preserved as the root of social cohesion. © 2024 by author(s).
Department of Social and Political Sciences, Universitas Negeri Padang, West Sumatera, Padang, 25132, Indonesia; Department of Public Administration, Universitas Negeri Padang, West Sumatera, Padang, 25132, Indonesia; Department of Sociology, Universitas Negeri Padang, West Sumatera, Padang, 25132, Indonesia; Faculty of Technical and Vocational Education, Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia, Johor, 86400, Malaysia; Department of Cultural Anthropology, Indonesian Institute of the Arts Padangpanjang, West Sumatera, Padangpanjang, 27128, Indonesia
