Tradisi Badantam dalam Alek Perkawinan (Kajian Fungsionalisme Struktural)

Abstract

<p><em>This article contains a brief description of the badantam tradition that lives in the Kampung Kandang village in Pariaman. Badantam tradition is part of a tradition that lives in the community, which is in the traditional wedding ceremony. Badantam tradition aims to raise funds from the community donations of someone who married his child.</em></p><p><em>Through this description, obtained the meaning contained in this tradition badantam. The meaning of badantam tradition includes self-esteem, social control, and cooperation.</em></p>