Hybridity Between Shi’ite, Sunni and Minangkabau Cultures at the Tabuik Performance in Pariaman, West Sumatra

The paper is discussing the process and hibridity within Tabuik performance in Pariaman, West Sumatra. Elements Shi’ite, Sunni, Minangkabau cultures contribute to form of performance. It originally began as a Shi’ite rite meant commemorate death Husain. current has shifted from its original purpose so that it now turned into distinctive Pariaman society. ritual entered culture during British occupation Sumatra at beginning nineteenth century was brought by soldiers Sipahi ethnicity Islam faith. acceptance hybridization for people have developed long time are sometimes conflicting terms teachings, forms (artifacts), performance, aim ritual. society predominantly Sunni Muslims culturally Minangkabau; therefore, several parts rejected, corrected, added with new elements which more suitable teaching. At twentieth century, incorporation very critical ( adat, customary tradition) symbolically represented include social institution Keywords: hybridity, Minangkabau. DOI: 10.7176/ADS/105-02 Publication date: May 31 st 2023