Gondang Sabangunan in a Death Ceremony of Saur Matua in the Batak Toba Society

Gondang Sabangunan has existed since the time of the ancestors which has become a marker that can be read symbolically by the society, in various techniques and styles that appear when it is played. The context of the Gondang Sabangunanhas an important role in the Saur Matuadeath ceremony, namely its role vertically and horizontally. The vertical role is as a medium for the creator or God. While the horizontal role is as a medium between fellow humans. The Batak Toba tribe is a sub or part of the Batak tribes. Batak Toba tribe includes Toba Samosir regency, Lagu Boti, Parsoburan, Humbang Hasun... Mehr ...