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Place: Lawang
12020-07-10T12:16:32+00:00Jennifer Fraser404477000adfd4e5c7a1128cfac82e1fc740e8c3210Lawang is a nagari in Kecamatan Matua in Kabupaten Agam.google_maps2021-04-28T21:42:52+00:00-0.26601, 100.27311Jennifer Fraser404477000adfd4e5c7a1128cfac82e1fc740e8c3Lawang is a nagari in Kecamatan Matua in Kabupaten Agam. Lawang, which means "nutmeg tree," is famous for overlooks of Lake Maninjau that offer spectacular views.
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12020-07-09T19:00:10+00:00Jennifer Fraser404477000adfd4e5c7a1128cfac82e1fc740e8c3Mapping SaluangJennifer Fraser19This map provides a listing of all the places connected with saluang in some way.google_maps2021-06-23T12:21:19+00:00Jennifer Fraser404477000adfd4e5c7a1128cfac82e1fc740e8c3
12020-07-10T12:16:30+00:00Jennifer Fraser404477000adfd4e5c7a1128cfac82e1fc740e8c3Place: AgamJennifer Fraser11Agam is one of the three luak, central regions of the darek (Minangkabau homeland). It is also the name for a kabupaten in contemporary Indonesian administrative terms.google_maps2021-04-29T12:23:24+00:00-0.31535, 100.03265Jennifer Fraser404477000adfd4e5c7a1128cfac82e1fc740e8c3
12020-07-10T12:16:32+00:00Jennifer Fraser404477000adfd4e5c7a1128cfac82e1fc740e8c3Place: Lake ManinjauJennifer Fraser11Lake Maninjau, a crater lake, is the second largest lake in West Sumatra. The whole region around it is known generally as Maninjau.google_maps2022-02-08T12:59:39+00:00-0.3161, 100.19273Jennifer Fraser404477000adfd4e5c7a1128cfac82e1fc740e8c3
12020-07-10T12:16:33+00:00Jennifer Fraser404477000adfd4e5c7a1128cfac82e1fc740e8c3Place: MatuaGabriela Linares3Matua is a kecamatan in Kabupaten Agam.google_maps2020-07-14T17:30:38+00:00-0.28035, 100.28553Gabriela Linares93b11788b420aa18884831bc41dd62cbbe2edd8b
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12020-07-16T19:14:13+00:00Jennifer Fraser404477000adfd4e5c7a1128cfac82e1fc740e8c3Song: "Lawang Parak Tabu"12This song is named after the place, the nagari Lawang.plain2021-06-28T12:01:38+00:00Jennifer Fraser404477000adfd4e5c7a1128cfac82e1fc740e8c3
12020-07-16T19:14:13+00:00Jennifer Fraser404477000adfd4e5c7a1128cfac82e1fc740e8c3Song: "Lawang Lambok Malam"8This song is named after the place, the nagari Lawang.plain2021-06-30T22:18:36+00:00Gabriela Linares93b11788b420aa18884831bc41dd62cbbe2edd8b
12020-07-16T19:14:13+00:00Jennifer Fraser404477000adfd4e5c7a1128cfac82e1fc740e8c3Song: "Lawang Sari Bulan"8This song is named after the place, the nagari Lawang.plain2021-06-28T12:03:43+00:00Jennifer Fraser404477000adfd4e5c7a1128cfac82e1fc740e8c3
12020-07-16T19:14:13+00:00Jennifer Fraser404477000adfd4e5c7a1128cfac82e1fc740e8c3Song: "Lawang Lamo"7This song is named after the place, the nagari Lawang.plain2021-06-30T22:19:59+00:00Gabriela Linares93b11788b420aa18884831bc41dd62cbbe2edd8b
12020-08-05T13:42:50+00:00Jennifer Fraser404477000adfd4e5c7a1128cfac82e1fc740e8c3Song: "Lawang Karimbo"6This song is affiliated with the place, the nagari Lawang.plain2020-12-04T01:18:13+00:00Gabriela Linares93b11788b420aa18884831bc41dd62cbbe2edd8b
12020-08-05T13:42:50+00:00Jennifer Fraser404477000adfd4e5c7a1128cfac82e1fc740e8c3Song: "Ratok Lawang"5This song is named for the place, the nagari Lawang.plain2020-12-04T01:06:46+00:00Gabriela Linares93b11788b420aa18884831bc41dd62cbbe2edd8b
12020-08-05T13:42:51+00:00Jennifer Fraser404477000adfd4e5c7a1128cfac82e1fc740e8c3Song: "Lawang Katabek"4This song is affiliated with the place, the nagari Lawang.plain2020-12-04T00:04:07+00:00Gabriela Linares93b11788b420aa18884831bc41dd62cbbe2edd8b
12020-08-05T13:42:50+00:00Jennifer Fraser404477000adfd4e5c7a1128cfac82e1fc740e8c3Song: "Lawang Bakaua"4This song is affiliated with the place, the nagari Lawang.plain2020-11-27T17:41:37+00:00Gabriela Linares93b11788b420aa18884831bc41dd62cbbe2edd8b
12020-07-16T19:14:21+00:00Jennifer Fraser404477000adfd4e5c7a1128cfac82e1fc740e8c3Song: "Simpang Lawang"3This song is named after the place, the nagari Lawang.plain2020-11-05T01:07:47+00:00Gabriela Linares93b11788b420aa18884831bc41dd62cbbe2edd8b
12020-07-16T19:14:13+00:00Jennifer Fraser404477000adfd4e5c7a1128cfac82e1fc740e8c3Song: "Lawang Tagajai"3This song is named after the place, the nagari Lawang.plain2020-11-27T17:48:15+00:00Gabriela Linares93b11788b420aa18884831bc41dd62cbbe2edd8b
12020-08-05T13:42:51+00:00Jennifer Fraser404477000adfd4e5c7a1128cfac82e1fc740e8c3Song: "Lawang Piriang"3This song is affiliated with the place, the nagari Lawang.plain2020-11-27T17:46:52+00:00Gabriela Linares93b11788b420aa18884831bc41dd62cbbe2edd8b
12020-08-05T13:42:50+00:00Jennifer Fraser404477000adfd4e5c7a1128cfac82e1fc740e8c3Song: "Lawang Bagumam"3This song is affiliated with the place, the nagari Lawang.plain2020-11-27T17:40:41+00:00Gabriela Linares93b11788b420aa18884831bc41dd62cbbe2edd8b
12020-08-05T13:42:50+00:00Jennifer Fraser404477000adfd4e5c7a1128cfac82e1fc740e8c3Song: "Lawang Andaleh"3This song is affiliated with the place, the nagari Lawang.plain2020-11-27T17:39:19+00:00Gabriela Linares93b11788b420aa18884831bc41dd62cbbe2edd8b
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12020-07-16T19:14:13+00:00Song: "Lawang Parak Tabu"12This song is named after the place, the nagari Lawang.plain2021-06-28T12:01:38+00:00Alternative Title: "Parak Tabu." Translation of Title: "Parak" means "garden," "tabu" means "sugarcane," so "Garden of Sugarcane." I have seen sugarcane grown in this region. "Lawang" is inserted in the title to suggest both an affiliation to place, nagari Lawang and the style of song from Lawang. Composer: Unknown. Type of song: Ratok.
12020-09-16T22:17:43+00:00Song: "Lawang Ambun Pagi"10This song is named after the place, the overlook Ambun Pagi.plain2021-07-02T18:06:17+00:00-0.30311, 100.24811-0.26601, 100.27311Alternative Title: "Ambun Pagi" Translation of Title: This song is named for the specific locale, Ambun Pagi, which overlooks Lake Maninjau. "Ambun Pagi" means "Dew of the Morning." From the place called Ambun Pagi, one would have a view of the misty morning unfolding over the lake with the sun rising behind. "Lawang" is inserted in the title to suggest both an affiliation to place, nagari Lawang (which is near Ambun Pagi), and the style of song from Lawang. Composer: Unknown. Type of song: Ratok. Place affiliations: Ambun Pagi, a specific area.
Nagari: Lawang.
Kecamatan: Matua.
Luak: Agam.
Darek or Rantau: Darek.
Source: Mardjani's List of Songs, Pak Ketua. Description: Martis told me the theme for the pantun should be about sadness in love. This is a fitting subject for a ratok.
12020-07-16T19:14:13+00:00Song: "Lawang Lambok Malam"8This song is named after the place, the nagari Lawang.plain2021-06-30T22:18:36+00:00Alternative Title: "Lambok Malam" Translation of Title: "Lambok Malam" literally means "damp evening" and metaphorically means "very quiet or still evening." "Lawang" is inserted in the title to suggest both an affiliation to place, nagari Lawang and the style of song from Lawang. Composer: Unknown. Type of song: Ratok. Place affiliations:
Nagari: Lawang.
Kecamatan: Matua.
Luak: Agam.
Darek or Rantau: Darek.
Source: Te E's List of Songs. Description: The theme of the pantun should be tied with "quietening or calming down" or "taking it easy." The inti should be tied to lamenting.
12020-07-16T19:14:13+00:00Song: "Lawang Sari Bulan"8This song is named after the place, the nagari Lawang.plain2021-06-28T12:03:43+00:00Alternative Title: "Sari Bulan' Translation of Title: "Sari Bulan" means "the nucleus of the moon." "Lawang" is inserted in the title to suggest both an affiliation to place, nagari Lawang and the style of song from Lawang. Composer: Unknown. Type of song: Ratok. Place affiliations:
12020-07-16T19:14:13+00:00Song: "Lawang Lamo"7This song is named after the place, the nagari Lawang.plain2021-06-30T22:19:59+00:00 Translation of Title: "Lamo" means "long (time)," "Lawang" in this title is used to reference the place, the nagari Lawang, along with the style of the song. "Lawang Lamo" means "Lawang song of long ago." Composer: Unknown. Type of song: Ratok. Place affiliations:
Nagari: Lawang.
Kecamatan: Matua.
Luak: Agam.
Darek or Rantau: Darek.
Source: Te E's List of Songs. Description: Martis related that the pantun for this song are pantun perasaian, about missing one's mother, one's kampung, etc.
12020-08-05T13:42:50+00:00Song: "Lawang Karimbo"6This song is affiliated with the place, the nagari Lawang.plain2020-12-04T01:18:13+00:00Translation of Title: "Karimbo" means "to go to the forest." "Lawang" is inserted in the title to suggest both an affiliation to place, nagari Lawang and the style of song from Lawang. Composer: Unknown. Type of song: Ratok. Place affiliations:
12020-08-05T13:42:50+00:00Song: "Ratok Lawang"5This song is named for the place, the nagari Lawang.plain2020-12-04T01:06:46+00:00Alternative Title: "Lawang" Translation of Title: "Ratok of Lawang." This song is named after the place, the nagari Lawang. Composer: Unknown. Type of song: Ratok. Place affiliations:
12020-08-05T13:42:51+00:00Song: "Lawang Katabek"4This song is affiliated with the place, the nagari Lawang.plain2020-12-04T00:04:07+00:00Translation of Title: "Katabek" means to "go to the fishpond," "Lawang" is inserted in the title to suggest both an affiliation to place, nagari Lawang and the style of song from Lawang. Composer: Unknown. Type of song: Ratok. Place affiliations:
12020-07-16T19:14:27+00:00Song: "Tigo Balai"4This song is affiliated with the place, the city of Payokumbuah.plain2021-06-29T23:45:52+00:00Translation of Title: "Three Markets" Composer: Nijon. Type of song:Satangah Tiang (Mardjani noted this as gembira) Place affiliations:
12020-08-05T13:42:50+00:00Song: "Lawang Bakaua"4This song is affiliated with the place, the nagari Lawang.plain2020-11-27T17:41:37+00:00Translation of Title: "Bakaua" means "to take a vow." "Lawang" is inserted in the title to suggest both an affiliation to place, nagari Lawang and the style of song from Lawang. Composer: Unknown. Type of song: Ratok. Place affiliations:
12020-07-16T19:14:21+00:00Song: "Simpang Lawang"3This song is named after the place, the nagari Lawang.plain2020-11-05T01:07:47+00:00Translation of Title: "The Intersection at Lawang." This song, then, is affiliated with the place, Lawang. Composer: Unknown. Type of song: Satangah Tiang. Place affiliations:
12020-08-05T13:42:50+00:00Song: "Lawang Andaleh"3This song is affiliated with the place, the nagari Lawang.plain2020-11-27T17:39:19+00:00Alternative Title: "Andaleh." Translation of Title: "Andaleh" is the name of a mulberry tree but also the nickname for Sumatra. "Lawang" is inserted in the title to suggest both an affiliation to place, nagari Lawang and the style of song from Lawang. Composer: Unknown. Type of song: Ratok. Place affiliations:
12020-08-05T13:42:50+00:00Song: "Lawang Bagumam"3This song is affiliated with the place, the nagari Lawang.plain2020-11-27T17:40:41+00:00Translation of Title: "Bagumam" means "to hum," while "gumam" is the style of an ornament in dendang where the padendang slides into a note. "Lawang" is inserted in the title to suggest both an affiliation to place, nagari Lawang and the style of song from Lawang. Composer: Unknown. Type of song: Ratok. Place affiliations:
12020-08-05T13:42:51+00:00Song: "Lawang Piriang"3This song is affiliated with the place, the nagari Lawang.plain2020-11-27T17:46:52+00:00Translation of Title: "Piriang" means "plate." "Lawang" is inserted in the title to suggest both an affiliation to place, nagari Lawang and the style of song from Lawang. Composer: Unknown. Type of song: Ratok. Place affiliations:
12020-07-16T19:14:13+00:00Song: "Lawang Tagajai"3This song is named after the place, the nagari Lawang.plain2020-11-27T17:48:15+00:00Translation of Title: "Tagajai" means "something snatched." "Lawang" is inserted in the title to suggest both an affiliation to place, nagari Lawang and the style of song from Lawang. Composer: Unknown. Type of song: Ratok. Place affiliations:
12020-08-05T13:42:50+00:00Song: "Layang-Layang Unggeh"3This song is affiliated with the place, the nagari Lawang.plain2020-11-27T17:49:43+00:00Translation of Title: "Flying Fowl." Composer: Unknown. Type of song: Ratok. Place affiliations:
