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Melayu Ensiclopedy

Antan-antan

An Antan-antan is a person whose job is to help a Batin in taking charge of customs and traditions. Along with a Batin, an Antan-antan is involved in decision making process concerning punishment when there ia a certain violation of their customary laws. The term is used among Petalangan people in Kabupaten Pelalawan, Riau Province.

(Tunggul Tauladan/ensi/01/01-2010)

Translation by Reza Daffi (terj/08/02-10)

Reference:

  • Sudirman Shomary, 2004. Nyanyi Panjang orang Petalangan Kabupaten Pelalawan. Pekanbaru: UIR Press.