Saturday, September 22, 2007 by g3 blog
4.0. Values of Adat Perpatih
From the briefing session with Adat specialist and Director of National Heritage Board, Encik Siri Neng Buah, we have discovered many values of Adat Perpatih. However, we shall touch on only four values as they are crucial in our research. Firstly, ‘give opportunities to everybody so as to bring progress in life and economy’. This value is illustrated through this idiom ‘kalau nak hidup, hendaklah macam rumpun serai.’ If translated directly it will be; ‘if you want to live, live like a clump of lemon grass.’ They grow till they are of the same height and width. If you pushed them apart to look in, you will that they give each other space to rise. A clump of lemon grass do not hider another’s growth by growing on top of it. Thus this depicts the value of equal opportunities for all. In addition, they are ‘global in their mindset’. Another value is ‘putting a high emphasis on maintaining well-being and good name of the family’. The last value is ‘protect your friends, family, village, chief of village and country’.
4.1. Changing Roles: Do they remain compatible?
With many changes, it is important to examine the compatibility of modernity and matriliny. From our observations, we find that the new roles are still compatible to values of Adat Perpatih. For example, the woman’s new role as a financial contributor to her own and family expenses still remains in line with values mentioned above. Firstly, it shows that they are given equal opportunities (First value - ‘give opportunities to everybody so as to bring progress in life and economy’). Woman’s contributions bring in more funds for her clan which in turn will help increase the quality of life. Even while they are busy seeking wealth and adventure, they still care for the well being of their families and it remains as their highest priority. They do not abandon their families and put career over family. Thus, their role is still in line with the value of ‘protect your friends, family, village, chief of village and country’. Also, in the process of achieving success in their pursuit, they ensure that their actions do not put shame on themselves or others (Second value - ‘putting a high emphasis on maintaining well-being and good name of the family’). Instead they strive to achieve success so that they can make a name for themselves and their clan. The woman does not restrict herself to business ventures at her homeland. The world is the playground for them. Like man, they also venture out of the country to seek success and adventure (Third value – ‘global in their mindset’). Albeit the change in some roles, they remain compatible as while they take on new responsibilities, they still keep the old ones. Therefore the values and roles do not result in any conflicts.
From the briefing session with Adat specialist and Director of National Heritage Board, Encik Siri Neng Buah, we have discovered many values of Adat Perpatih. However, we shall touch on only four values as they are crucial in our research. Firstly, ‘give opportunities to everybody so as to bring progress in life and economy’. This value is illustrated through this idiom ‘kalau nak hidup, hendaklah macam rumpun serai.’ If translated directly it will be; ‘if you want to live, live like a clump of lemon grass.’ They grow till they are of the same height and width. If you pushed them apart to look in, you will that they give each other space to rise. A clump of lemon grass do not hider another’s growth by growing on top of it. Thus this depicts the value of equal opportunities for all. In addition, they are ‘global in their mindset’. Another value is ‘putting a high emphasis on maintaining well-being and good name of the family’. The last value is ‘protect your friends, family, village, chief of village and country’.
4.1. Changing Roles: Do they remain compatible?
With many changes, it is important to examine the compatibility of modernity and matriliny. From our observations, we find that the new roles are still compatible to values of Adat Perpatih. For example, the woman’s new role as a financial contributor to her own and family expenses still remains in line with values mentioned above. Firstly, it shows that they are given equal opportunities (First value - ‘give opportunities to everybody so as to bring progress in life and economy’). Woman’s contributions bring in more funds for her clan which in turn will help increase the quality of life. Even while they are busy seeking wealth and adventure, they still care for the well being of their families and it remains as their highest priority. They do not abandon their families and put career over family. Thus, their role is still in line with the value of ‘protect your friends, family, village, chief of village and country’. Also, in the process of achieving success in their pursuit, they ensure that their actions do not put shame on themselves or others (Second value - ‘putting a high emphasis on maintaining well-being and good name of the family’). Instead they strive to achieve success so that they can make a name for themselves and their clan. The woman does not restrict herself to business ventures at her homeland. The world is the playground for them. Like man, they also venture out of the country to seek success and adventure (Third value – ‘global in their mindset’). Albeit the change in some roles, they remain compatible as while they take on new responsibilities, they still keep the old ones. Therefore the values and roles do not result in any conflicts.
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