Adat Perpatih
Exists only in Nine States
Minangkabau roots
Rains did not spoil it
Nor did hot sun whither it
Held dear by Elders
Not to be displaced
Nor it to be demolished
Till Eternity
It is a small village in the kecamatan of Tambusai, Kabupaten Rokan Hulu in the Province of Riau, Sumatra. During the Padri Wars of 1830's , Tuanku Tambusai (aka known as Fakeh Hj Muhammad Salleh ) fought the Dutch forces together with Imam Bonjol and Tuanku Rao in West Sumatra and in Northern Sumatra .The last defence was in Benteng 7 Lapis,Daludalu which fell in 1838. He escaped capture and came to Malaya. He was buried in Rasah in 1882.
4 comments:
Dear Hal,
Grand haiku set! I like it! You're utilizing the arsenal within you fully now! The pull of the latent talent is hard to resist! Great!
Hank
Dear Hank,
This is to ensure that my thinking cap is always working and thanks for your compliment.
Just follow a good leader, Hal and you will be there. I am beginning to see enthusiasm.
Dear Pakcik,
Hank is my sifu and you are my elder brother who inspires me. You gain my respect.
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