MARRIAGE SYSTEM IN MINANGKABAU CULTURE: TEMPORARY MINANGKABAU PEOPLE’S PERCEPTION

Minangkabau people tend to marry between close families in one village and mamak plays a very important role marital affairs. In line with changes various aspects of life, there are also the marriage culture. This study aims describe perception system temporary society. research is qualitative descriptive method. Data was collected using questionnaire filled out by 60 informants. Informants spread over core i.e. Luhak Tanah Datar, Agam, 50 Kota) as well overseas (Daerah Rantau) coastal areas Pesisir) i.e Padang City, Pariaman Painan City). Percentage techniques used get characteristic tendency. The results reveal that variations response community, both whole, based on luhak, areas. highest tendency be matched married from Datar Daerah Rantau Pesisir (93.33%) lowest Agam Kota (73.3%). However, overall (83%). addition, general, other understand customs regulations preserve because times, many have outside Minangkabau, partly tradition wandering.