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baitu fire mango iduik. 117

This proverb shows how custom gives space for
freedom of expression. Minang customs uphold freedom

of thought; adat accepts differences and diversity, so that

in Minang adat there is no distance between members of
the community; between individuals with other

individuals; for example a child with his father; nephew
with mamak (uncle).

c. Free to Submit Criticism (Check and Balance)
With the egalitarian understanding that lives in

Minang customs which views all members of the

community as having the same social status (status), in
adat there is no absolute or absolute power possessed by

a member of the Minang community even though he is
a king.

As it is known that in the Minangkabau
government there are three kings, namely the king of

nature, the king of adat, and the king of worship. The

king of worship regulates matters relating to religion;
traditional kings regulate affairs related to customary

117 Idrus Hakimy, Mustika Series, p. 9, which means: Pincalang Biduk
Tiku people are rowed on their stomachs, crossing wood in the stove, as soon
as the fire is about to start.