Abstract:
This study examined the tradition of hunting pigs among the Minangkabau people. On the one hand the Minangkabau community has a strong religious tradition, on the other hand hunting pigs is in contact with cases contrary to Islam. Then the question is why do the Minangkabau people who are known for their strong adherence to Islamic law preserve the tradition of pig hunting? This study uses field research. Data were collected through interviews with hog hunt participants and through observation at several hunting grounds. The main data sources are participants hunting pigs and hunting activity of pigs themselves. From the results of the study, it was found that the Minang community, especially the participants of pig hunting, did not feel that the tradition of hunting pigs was contrary to the religious law he believed. Hunting pigs is not to implement religion nor is it a tradition that ignores religion. The tradition of hunting pigs and religion is at a different angle. Therefore this tradition can last until now. Matters that are seen to be outwardly opposed to religion can find a solution to compromise it.
