Kebudayaan Masyarakat Batak Toba: Jejak Budaya, Adat, Seni, dan Kearifan Leluhur
Keywords:
Society's Culture, Batak Toba, Cultural Arts, Ancestral WisdomSynopsis
Batak Toba culture is one of the important pillars in the mosaic of Indonesian culture. The rich values contained in the Dalihan Na Tolu system, traditional rituals, gondang music, tortor dance, ulos, and various other artistic expressions demonstrate a level of cultural depth that not only lives on in a traditional context, but is also relevant to modern society. This book attempts to document and explain this richness in a systematic and comprehensive manner. In addition to traditional and artistic aspects, this book also highlights the dynamics of daily life in Toba society through traditional games, unique cuisine, and social relations. Through a comprehensive understanding of these elements, readers are expected to gain a complete picture of how Batak Toba culture shapes the identity and worldview of its people. The writing of this book was inspired and supported by various parties, especially traditional leaders, traditional artists, religious leaders, and researchers who have documented various aspects of Batak Toba culture. The author expresses his sincere gratitude to all of them. This book is also expected to support cultural preservation efforts amid the rapid pace of globalization. Modernization does not have to erase tradition, but can go hand in hand if the community is aware of the cultural values and identity inherited from their ancestors. Therefore, this book is presented as an academic contribution as well as a call to preserve the cultural heritage of the Batak Toba people.
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Published
January 22, 2026
Copyright (c) 2026 Panji Suroso, Pulumun Peterus Ginting, Lanang Riyadi (Author)
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Kebudayaan Masyarakat Batak Toba: Jejak Budaya, Adat, Seni, dan Kearifan Leluhur. (2026). Conferix Mediatech Publishing. https://books.conferixpublishing.com/index.php/omp/catalog/book/2
