Makan bajamba (from the Minangkabau language) is the traditional communal meal, shared from one container, and procession of dining on low tables set upon the floor;[1] it is a tradition of the Minangkabau people that has existed since the founding of Islam and is conducted at ceremonial events, holidays, festivals, and important gatherings.[2][3][4][5][6] Various Minangkabau foods are served in the procession, which is carried in by female participants on their head. That foods are all laid out on metallic trays and then placed on the low tables and consumed while sitting on the floor.[7] This procession opens with the performance of Minangkabau arts and begins with the recitation of traditional Minangkabau proverbs as well as proverbs from the Koran[8] by elders and leaders. Literally, makan bajamba means eating together; it facilitates a sense of togetherness regardless of status of the participants.[9][10]
A 2006 procession that celebrated the 123rd anniversary of the town of Sawahlunto, received an award from the MURI (Indonesian Record Museum) in the category of the longest and most participants in a makan bajamba procession (16,123 people).[11][12]
References
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- ^ Tempo, Volume 23: Adat yang Sudah Langka. Badan Usaha Jaya Press. 1994.
- ^ "Diwarnai Makan Bajamba, Mukhlis Hadiri Maulid Surau Lubuk". Sumberonline.com. 2012-04-04. Retrieved 2012-05-14.
- ^ "Makan Bajamba, Hiasi Maulid Nabi di Pariaman". www.beritasatu.com. 2012-02-07. Retrieved 2012-05-14.
- ^ "Makan Bajamba Tradisi Idul Adha di Payolansek". Haluan Kepri. 2010-11-19. Retrieved 2012-05-14.
{{cite web}}: External link in|publisher= - ^ "Makan Bajamba". AMINEF - American Indonesian Exchange Foundation. 2020-04-09. Retrieved 2020-11-02.
- ^ "Makan Bajamba, Makan Bersama Ala Minangkabau". Phinemo. 2018-02-09. Retrieved 2020-11-02.
- ^ "Tradisi Makan Bajamba". Voice of Indonesia. 2012-02-27. Retrieved 2012-05-14.
- ^ "Makan Bajamba di Sawahlunto". Faceminang.com. 2011-12-01. Retrieved 2012-05-14.
- ^ "Makan Bajamba Meriahkan Lagi Hari Jadi Sawahlunto". Harian Haluan. 2011-12-03. Retrieved 2012-05-14.
- ^ "Makan Bajamba Jadi Maskot dalam HUT 123 Sawahlunto". www.padangmedia.com. 2011-11-23. Retrieved 2012-05-14.
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