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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.
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