Manortor as a Solidarity and Identity Building Media of Mandailing Ethnic Group in Rokan Hulu, Riau Province

This study aimed to explore manortors as a medium for building solidarity and identity the Mandailing community in Rokan Hulu Regency, Riau Province. The research method was carried out through observation of manortor performances Menaming, Bangun Purba, Khaiti Villages ethnic dominions Hulu. focused on movement aspect manortor. In-depth interviews were conducted reinforce data obtained how aspects build identity. results showed that is dance embodies kinship relationships with dalihan na tolu. form movement, standing position, order performance should be line norms kinship. group members together movements representing strengthening relationships, strong self-identity.English translation.