Toba Batak People Research Articles

Pandangan Islam terhadap Sosial Kemasyarakatan Parmalim

Malim is the original religion of the Batak Land. As Adam and Eve are believed to be the first human beings in Islam or Christianity, the story of Raja Ihat and Boru and their descendants is part of Malim's teachings and beliefs. The life of the Parmalim people in the Toba Batak regarding their worship only believes in one god who continues the ancient religious system that was first adopted by the Toba Batak people long before the arrival of Protestantism, Islam and Catholicism. They perform worship rituals every Saturday called Maarari Saturday. Their place of worship is called Bale Persantian Ginomongan Ni Bale Pasogit Partonggoan. The method used in this thesis is a set of knowledge about the systematic and sociological steps of searching data for the problem in question to be processed, analyzed, drawn conclusions and found a way to solve it. This thesis explores data from two sources, namely primary and secondary. The primary data are the Bible and the Koran, while the secondary data are interviews, articles, books, documents and websites. The results of this study want to know the social views of the Parmalim community. Each religion has its own theological basis for claiming its own truth. But at the same time, all religions also have theological basis for stating that only God and Revelation. While the human who conveys religious teachings is the one who gives the interpretation. Therefore, human interpretation of revelation becomes a truth that is not absolute, and remains relative or relative along with its limitations as a human being. With that spirit and attitude then the basics of religious harmony and harmony can be pursued and realized.

Mutuality of being in the batak toba community: exploring the maingain tradition in the modern era

This paper explains mutuality of being that is seen through the tradition of mangain (adopts a child) in Batak Toba society which has progressed over time. This tradition is familiar for the Batak Toba people who want to do mixed marriage with non-Batak ethnic groups. In the reality, the whole function of mangain is rooted on ‘child adoption’. This tradition directs people who receive a Batak Toba clan—I called it the “Orang Batak baru”—, not only Batak Toba people, to a Dalihan Na Tolu life which is mutually dependent on each other. On the other hand, mangain does not encourage them forget their parents who gave birth to, and nurturanced for, them. Mangain has become an example of a tradition that can strengthen the unity of Indonesia, a plural country, because kinship in here is not only seen from procreation. Diversity has been seen as a source of conflict of interest between groups in Indonesia. The final result of this article showed that mangain tradition accommodates the Batak Toba people love non-Batak people, and vice versa, which can be seen from the implications of the mutuality of being in it. Archival data, writing of academics from various fields up to other forms of writing, became the basis of this research. Interviews of informants who have been directly involved in the mangain process, even wrote it in a book, then completed this paper.

Mangupa Lahiron Daganak sebagai Representasi Penghayatan Iman Kristiani Umat Suku Batak Toba

In this article, the author would like to express his appreciation for the faith of the Toba Batak Catholics in the parish of St. John the Baptist, Perawang Riau, Padang Diocese, related to the Mangupa Lahiron Daganak tradition carried out in the Toba Batak tribal community. The Mangupa Lahiron Daganak tradition is one of the ceremonies to welcome and give thanks for the birth of a child in the Toba Batak family. This tradition is no longer carried out completely by Toba Batak Catholics in the parish of Saint John the Baptist Perawang Riau. Several instruments are used in the ritual of the Mangupa Lahiron Daganak ceremony. The function of this instrument is to make the ceremony run smoothly, wisely, and meaningfully. The instruments used in the ceremony contain symbols that are meaningful in people's lives. The purpose of this paper is to find and interpret the symbols in the Mangupa Lahiron Daganak ceremony, not only from a social point of view but more on theological meanings that can strengthen the appreciation of the faith of Catholics, especially the Toba Batak people. The results showed that the Toba Batak Catholics in the St. John the Baptist Perawang Riau parish were able to find social meaning, which was then transformed into an appreciation of the Christian faith, even though the Toba Batak people in the St. John the Baptist Perawang Riau parish no longer held the full Mangupa Lahiron Daganak ceremony.

Gabe Halak Batak; Batak Toba Ethnic Bodiedness Traditions as a Reference for Actor Training

Gabe Halak Batak is a term that was born from research on the bodiedness traditions of the Batak Toba people which means "Being a Batak Person". This research was conducted to take advantage of the bodiedness traditions of the Batak Toba Ethnic Community, one of which is Tortor. The author's interest in the tortor is because there are basic techniques in the tortor which are named metaphorically and through this naming can be an 'entrance' for actors in the process of exploring their physiology. In this study, the authors implemented it for actors from the Aka Bodi Theatre group in Medan who came from three different ethnicities. This study uses ethnographic and autoethnographic approaches in collecting data and interrogating the process of physiological exploration applied to acting training at the Aka Bodi Theatre. The results obtained are that each actor who participates in the training process experiences a variety of sensitivities related to the Batak Toba ethnic culture and has visual references regarding the creation of actions in the training.

Filsafat Pancasila Dalam Konsep Filosofis “Dalihan Na Tolu” Masyarakat Adat Batak Toba

Dalihan Natolu is understood as an identity and way of life that regulates the kinship system and is a determining factor in Batak cultural customs. This paper has two objectives, namely: to seek and discover the philosophical foundations of Dalikan Natolu; and displays how Dalihan Natolu’s “das sollen” and “das sein” are in the “now” era. Dalihan Natolu is the embodiment of the nature of human life itself and is the result of the search for the meaning of life for the Toba Batak people. Dalihan Natolu is the embodiment of the nature of Debata Natolu (the three Gods). However, there have been shifts, deviations in values ??and changes in perspective regarding the positions of the three functional groups in Dalihan Natolu, namely Hulahula, Dongan Sabutuha, and Boru.

Jakarta Toba Batak Subject Position in Toba Batak Mangongkal Holi Discourse: Laclau Discourse Analysis

A secondary burial practice known as Mangongkal Holi originated in the Toba Batak people. For hundreds of years, the Toba Batak tribe has incorporated this ceremony completely. Mangongkal Holi, unlike other Indonesian burial customs that have been successful in attracting tourists like the Ngaben and Rambu Solo celebrations, is going through an existential crisis, as evidenced by the somewhat less intense manner in which it is currently being practiced. The purpose of this study is to examine how the discourse around the Mangongkal Holi rite contributes to the development of Toba Batak cultural identity. In-depth interviews with Toba Batak tribal members served as the source of the research's data, along with a literature review. This study uses Ernesto Laclau's insight analysis as its analytical framework. According to the findings, the Mangongkal Holi ritual was articulated into four nodal points: reverence for ancestors, indifference to other religions, prestige, and unity. Based on the subject position analysis, the individuals from Jakarta Toba Batak demonstrate that there is a contingency of identity for Jakarta Toba Batak in the Mangongkal Holi discourse brought on by the individual's involvement with traditional institutions. The Mangongkal Holi rite seeks to promote clan harmony among those Jakarta Toba Batak people who have a close relationship with adat. It is no longer relevant to the social reality of Jakarta, which stresses efficiency in all aspects of life, such as time and money efficiency, for Jakarta Toba Batak people who are far from the Mangongkal Holi ceremony.

Aesthetic Values of Batak Toba Gondang Sadinding Music Performances at Gondang Sianjur Mula-mula Community

Gondang Sabangunan is one of a musical ensemble type that functions as an accompaniment to traditional ceremonies of the Toba Batak people. The Gondang Sabangunan performance by Gondang Sianjur Mula-Mula community has different form characteristics compared to other forms of Gondang. The performance of Gondang Sabangunan by Gondang Sianjur Mula-Mula community still maintains the use of original musical instruments amidst the rampant changes in the form of Gondang Sabangunan performances that use a mixture of modern musical instruments such as electric keyboard. The Gondang Sabangunan performance of the Gondang Sianjur Mula-Mula community is interesting to be studied more deeply to see the form and the aesthetic values of Gondang Sabangunan. This paper aims to find out the form and aesthetic value of Gondang Sabangunan. This article uses qualitative methods with an aesthetic approach The results of the discussion found that the form of three parts in the Gondang Sadinding performance related to traditional rituals, traditional ceremonies and social systems of the Batak people, while the aesthetic values found were pure values and extra aesthetic values based on Dalihan Na Tolu as the philosophy of kinship of the Batak community.

Ulos Sebagai Simbol Berkat dalam Budaya Batak Toba dan Relevansinya bagi Gereja Katolik

In every ethnic life, there are various ways in which humans can express their faith. The symbols contained in the customs help humans to concrete their faith. For the Batak people, ulos is a symbol that expresses who they believe in, while the mangulosi event is a sign of giving blessings, blessings, and prayers. Therefore, between Catholic culture and faith there are theological similarities and relationships, especially regarding blessings. The purpose of this paper is, that the author wants to explore the meaning of ulos as a symbol of blessing in the Toba Batak marriage and its relevance in the Catholic faith. Also, it provides an understanding of the use of ulos in marriage as one of the Batak ancestral heritages that are maintained and lived by the Toba Batak people until now. The type of research used by the author is qualitative research. While the research method used in this study is the phenomenological method. The result obtained is that ulos become a means of blessing that is used by Allah to bless his fellows. Therefore, ulos is very relevant to be used both in community life and in religious life

Dekke Na Niarsik: Identitas Budaya Etnis Batak Toba di Pematangsiantar

The Batak Toba tribe has a very important traditional food for its people, namely dekke na niarsik. Dekke na niarsik is one of the traditional foods made from carp that is used in various traditional events of the Batak Toba tribe. Along with the development of the times, dekke na niarsik remains and continues to be consumed by the Batak Toba people, especially in Pematangsiantar City. The main problem of this research focused on the dekke na niarsik which is the cultural identity of the Batak Toba in Pematangsiantar city and the functions contained in the dekke na niarsik for the Batak Toba people in Pematangsiantar city. This research used the theory of the function of food by Foster and Anderson, and the theory of cultural identity by Myron Lustig. The findings of the research reveal that dekke na niarsik is a cultural heritage of the Batak Toba people in the form of culinary offerings. Dekke is award an odd number of times on each anniversary or event. Dekke na niarsik is given at the time of marriage, birth, seven months, adopting sidi, graduating from college, until the death ceremony. There for dekke na niarsik symbolizes the life cycle of the Batak Toba people from birth to the end of their lives.

Gereja HKBP dalam Mempertahankan Identitas Kultural Diaspora Etnis Batak Toba di Kota Denpasar

Huria Kristen Batak Protestant (HKBP) is a Protestant Christian church in the Toba Batak ethinc group. HKBP cannot be separated from the life of the Toba Batak people. although basically the HKBP is a fellowship of Christians from all ethnic groups and groups. This study discusses the role of the church in an effort to maintain the cultural identity of the Toba Batak diaspora in Denpasar. and implications for both the congregation and the community around the church. This study uses the Functionalism Theory from Talcott Parsons and Symbolic Interaction Theory from Herbert Blumer. Qualitative research methods through data collection techniques in the form of observation, interviews, and documentation as well as using inductive data analysis techniques. Based on the results of the study, it was found that the Protestant Batak Christian Huria Church (HKBP) played a major role in maintaining the cultural identity of the Toba Batak diaspora in Denpasar. The implication of establishment of the Protestant Batak Christian Huria Church (HKBP) in Denpasar is the emergence of an exclusive and inclusive attitude from the congregation.

Migrasi Batak Toba ke Medan Sebelum Era Otonomi: Antara Alasan Ekonomi dan Pendidikan

Migration of the Toba Batak people to Medan began at the end of the 19th century, but the flow of migration up to independence was relatively slow. However, after independence it increased so that in 1981, 1988 and 2000 it became the second order. Of course, the reason for the transfer can be different in terms of push factors and pull factors. The purpose of this research is to find out the causal factors why the Toba Batak people entered Medan since several decades ago until the era of autonomy. The research was conducted in five districts from March to August 2022. Sampling was carried out by accidental sampling and snowball sampling with a total of 200 families as respondents. All respondents were born in North Tapanuli Regency who came to Medan in the 1950-2000 period. The results of the study show that the two main factors causing the displacement are educational reasons in the first place and economic reasons in the second place. In contrast, in previous studies, economic reasons were in first place while educational reasons were in second place. The conclusion from this research is that in the era of autonomy and the era of tourism development, the potential for Lake Toba and the surrounding area to become a very valuable asset to realize the expectations of the central government, namely to make Lake Toba a national and foreign tourist destination.

BATAK TOBA SOCIETY'S PERCEPTIONS ABOUT SEX EDUCATION FOR ADOLESCENTS IN THE PARPAREAN III NEIGHBORHOOD PARPAREAN III VILLAGE PORSEA DISTRICT TOBA REGENCY IN 2023

Sex education is a clear and correct information regarding the issue of human sexuality, which includes the occurrence of conception, pregnancy, sexual behavior, sexual relations and health, psychological and social aspects. The issue of sexual education provided should be related to the norms prevailing in society, what is prohibited, what is legal and how to do it without violating the rules that apply in society. This study aims to determine the perception of the Batak Toba community about sex education for adolescents in the Parparean III environment, Parparean III Village. This research is descriptive using primary data obtained through a questionnaire. The sample in this study was the Batak Toba people who had teenagers who were obtained using a total sampling technique. From the results of this study obtained data, respondents who have positive perceptions as many as 43 people (81.1%) and negative 10 people (18.9%). Given the importance of sex education for adolescents, it is necessary to coordinate between the government, health workers and the community to unifying perceptions about sex education so that adolescents get clear and correct information about sexuality to improve their reproductive health.

Cognition and Ideology in the Irony of the Batak Toba Language

The research discussed the irony of the Batak Toba language that was studied in two domains at once, namely the realization of the process of cognition and the realization of social praxis. The process of cognition was analyzed using a conceptual metaphorical approach, while social praxis used a critical discourse analysis approach of Fairclough's model. The research involved the qualitative research. The data obtained from various sources, such as eight song lyrics, nine folk tales, two sermons, one traditional procession, and two oral conversations. Data collection was done by sorting out which expressions were classified as irony, determining metaphors, mapping the source and target domains, then identifying cognitive processes and social praxis. It is found that irony in the Batak Toba language realizes the ability of cognition, which can be seen from the use of metaphors of animals, plants, body parts, and even inanimate objects in conceptualizing character, identity, attitudes, behavior, and human existence. Irony in the Batak Toba language also realizes social praxis. This is because irony shows a connection with the surrounding nature, describes the reality of social value identity, shows euphemism expressions to avoid social conflict, and describes ideology in maintaining good horizontal relations. Thus, it can be concluded that the irony of the Batak Toba language realizes the ability of cognition and ideology of the Batak Toba people, which can reflect the local wisdom of the community itself.

Adaptation patterns and cultural change of Batak Toba migrants in Pematangsiantar city

<span lang="EN-US">This study examines the pattern of adaptation and socio-cultural change of Toba Batak migrants in Pematangsiantar City. The territorial mobility of Toba Batak migrants, which is permanent and expansionist, affects their adaptation patterns, socio-cultural changes, and settlements after they become migrants in new areas. The method used to analyze data about the pattern of adaptation and socio-cultural change of the Toba Batak people used descriptive qualitative methods. Through this method, it is hoped that it will be able to answer research problems. The population in this study were all Toba Batak migrants living in Pematangsiantar City. Informants in this study were 12 people consisting of 5 people from Toba Batak traditional leaders and one person for comparison with Simalungun traditional leaders, one person in Angkola, one person for Javanese, one person for Malay, one person for Mining, one person for Karo, and one person for Chinese. . Data were collected through in-depth interviews combined with library data. The results of the interviews were collected, tabulated, analyzed, verified, and displayed to conclude. The results showed that the pattern of adaptation and socio-cultural change experienced by Toba Batak migrants was influenced by the cultural background of Pematangsiantar City, namely Simalungun culture as the host culture, and other cultures that were not dominant. Toba Batak migrants adapt in Pematangsiantar City to local culture but retain most of their socio-cultural values, even though they become migrants and settle in Pematangsiantar City</span>

Semiotics Critical Analysis of the Anakkon Philosophy of Hi Do Hamoraon Di Au in Marparbue Do Lojami Song Lyrics

This study analyses the Philosophical Semiotics Analysis of the Song Lyrics of Anakkon Hi Do Hamoraon Di Au in Marparbue Do Lojami's Song Lyrics. The data collection technique in this research is library research, by recording all data related to the problem under study with various librarian documents, such as books, articles, and manuscripts published in newspapers, magazines, and the internet. This study shows how songs become a medium used to represent the cultural identity of a society. The community referred to in this study is the Toba Batak community. Batak Toba, one of the tribes in Indonesia, comes from the island of Sumatra, called North Sumatra. The socio-cultural system of the Toba Batak community plays an important role in creating a harmonious culture, especially in the continuity of children's education in the Toba Batak family. Generally, Toba Batak people everywhere have a philosophy of "anakkon hi do Cameroon di au". It means that my child is my treasure. Because most of the active roles of Toba Batak parents in sending their children to school seem so strong, they are willing to fight hard for their children's success.

STUDI ETNOBOTANI PADA MAKANAN KHAS SUKU BATAK TOBA DI DESA PANGKALAN LIBUT KECAMATAN PINGGIR KABUPATEN BENGKALIS PROVINSI RIAU

Plants in typical food ethnobotany such as Arsik, Lappet, Itak, and Saksang are an assimilation process by the Toba Batak tribe in utilizing plants. This study reveals what types of plants, plant parts and how the processing of typical foods and their meanings are by the Toba Batak people in Pangkalan Libut Village. The sampling of the research was carried out using a Porposive Sampling technique, which involved 4 people in Pangkalan Libut Village, especially the Toba Batak Tribe. Data were collected using interview techniques and data were processed using formulas and made in the form of diagrams. The results showed that there were 23 plant species used by the Toba Batak people in Pangkalan Libut Village in making special foods, and the plant parts used were roots, stems, fruit, flowers, seeds, leaves, rhizomes, and tubers with Zingiberaceae family as the largest family. 18% used and the least used family, namely the Apiaceae family, 4%, and the plant parts used were roots, stems, fruit, flowers, seeds, leaves, rhizomes, and tubers with the meaning of expressing gratitude for each special food, namely as a thanksgiving made during the Literacy - literacy event, Wages - wages, horse - horse panaekkhon, Malua and Ulaon pasu - pasu. From the results of the study it can be found that the typical food of the Toba Batak Tribe has gone through a process of assimilation so that changes in ingredients and meanings occur, but the Toba Batak people still preserve Arsik, Lappet, Itak, and Saksang by using plants as typical food ingredients and are able to survive. to date.

STUDI BUDAYA BATAK (Studi Kasus Budaya Batak Melalui Wisata di Tugu Siraja Nabarat, Tugu Manurung, Tugu Siagian, Tugu Sonakmalela, Makam Dr. IL. Nomensen dan Sisimangaradja XII)

This study reveals how the relationship between the establishment of the monument and the traditional belief system of the Toba Batak people who still believe in the existence of the spirits of their ancestors. The actualization of this belief is manifested in the construction of an ancestral monument which is considered an embodiment of respect for the descendants of the clan that founded it. To reveal these data, in this study the authors used qualitative research. The data in the field were obtained through participatory observation techniques, interviews, and literature studies. The purpose of this study was to reveal the background of the establishment of monuments in clan groups in Balige District, Toba Samosir Regency which represents the function and meaning of the erection of clan monuments in Balige District. Toba Samosir Regency also describes the organization and implementation of the case for the establishment of the Siraja Nababat, Manurung, Nommensen, Siagian, Sonakmalela and Sisimangaraja XII monuments in and analyzes the conception of the construction of the monument in the Toba Batak community. based on the conception of traditional beliefs that believe in the existence of their ancestral spirits in people's lives. The worship of ancestral spirits is manifested in the construction of monuments. This research was conducted in the Tourism Area in the City of Balige and Porsea – North Sumatra. The aims of this study include: (1) As a deeper learning material about the reasons why Batak Culture built the Tugu, and (2) To explore and promote the richness of culture, tradition, history in the Batak tribe. The results showed that (1) all visitors who came were very enthusiastic about the history of the construction of each existing monument, (2) the role of both local and foreign tourists had a positive impact on the community, namely the development of local community knowledge systems, the emergence of new livelihoods, getting to know language diversity, technological progress, the formation of social organizations, the emergence of the commercialization of hospitality, the shift in the value of solidarity in agriculture. Cultural tourism is a travel activity carried out by certain parties (a person or group of people) by visiting certain places with the aim of learning about cultural attractions or taking advantage of the cultural potential of the places visited.

Adaptation of the Toba Batak community in conservation of the Lake Toba environment

<span class="y2iqfc"><span lang="EN">This study aims to examine the adaptation of the Toba Batak community in the preservation and maintenance of the Lake Toba environment in Samosir Regency. The occurrence of environmental damage to Lake Toba is due to the behavior of the Toba Batak community influenced by its socio-cultural values </span><span lang="EN">towards the Lake Toba environment. To re-maintain the Lake Toba environment, the Toba Batak community must adapt to the changing environment of Lake Toba. The method used in this research is a qualitative research method. With qualitative methods, researchers conducted in-depth interviews with informants, namely the Toba Batak community in Samosir Regency. The informants interviewed in this study were 13 people representing community leaders, religious leaders, government, NGOs, and environmental activists living in Samosir Regency. In addition to conducting in-depth interviews, researchers also carried out participatory observation and literature study. </span></span><span lang="EN">The results show that the occurrence of environmental damage to Lake Toba is due to the behavior of the Toba Batak people who are influenced by maladaptive socio-cultural values </span><span lang="EN">to the Lake Toba environment. Efforts taken for the preservation and maintenance of the Lake Toba environment, in addition to repositioning cultural values </span><span lang="EN">that are counterproductive to environmental preservation, also develop the cultural values </span><span lang="EN">(local wisdom) of the Toba Batak that are adaptive to the Lake Toba environment</span>

Imago Dei and ecology: Rereading Genesis 1:26–28 from the perspective of Toba Batak in the ecological struggle in Tapanuli, Indonesia

This article departed from the ecological problems that are currently happening in Tapanuli, the area around Lake Toba, North Sumatra province, Indonesia. In addition to the lack of environmental awareness of the local community, and the presence of companies that are not environmentally friendly, another factor that causes ecological problems in Tapanuli is the attribution of imago Dei to humans, and this forms a paradigm that humans are the rulers of nature. Therefore, a new meaning of imago Dei is needed that allows nature to have the right to be sustainable. The comparison between Toba Batak traditional religion and Christian theology creates a good interplay to develop a contextual ethical theology that can be adapted for other environmental discussions. This study used a biblical-cultural approach, namely rereading Genesis 1:26–28 from the perspective of Toba Batak anthropology, to get the novelty of the idea of imago Dei. The result of rereading Genesis 1:26–28 generated new ideas. Not only humans but every creature is a representation of Mulajadi Nabolon (the High God of Toba Batak). All creation is the imago Dei.Intradisciplinary and/or interdisciplinary implications: This article contributes to the interdisciplinary conversation between biblical, systematic and cultural theology to give new meaning to the conception of imago Dei. The rereading of Genesis 1:26–28 is carried out using the anthropological perspective of Toba Batak. The results are certainly very useful for forming a contextual ecological paradigm for the Toba Batak people in Tapanuli, Indonesia.

A CONTRASTIVE ANALYSIS BETWEEN ENGLISH AND BATAK TOBA LANGUAGE IN VERBAL AFFIXES

Indonesia is one of the largest countries in the world which consists of various islands and tribes. One of the tribes is the Batak Toba. Batak Toba is a native tribe originating from North Sumatra because most of the Batak Toba people live in North Sumatra. In this journal the author discusses a comparative between verbal affixes in English and Batak Toba Language. Which is English such as the source and Batak Toba Language as the target language. This article aims to determine the difference between verbal affixes in English and Batak Toba Language. The implement used is documentation and reading several other articles correlated to verbal affixes in English and Toba Batak Toba Language. Data were analyzed using descriptive analysis comparative studies. The research technique used is descriptive analysis to discovery the differences Verbal Affixes between English and Batak Toba Language. The findings reveal that the comparison of verbal affixes in English and Batak Toba Language in the recount text provided shows that the types of verbal affixes in English and Batak Toba Language are different. Verbal affixes in English and Batak Toba Language have differences, namely in English there are 3 types of affixes, namely, prefixes, suffixes, and infixes and these three types have more types in them. While in Toba Batak language there are 4 types of affixes, namely prefixes, suffixes, infixes, and confixes.