Doha: Minang Family Association in Qatar (IKM) in collaboration with Indonesian Embassy in Qatar, Indonesian Community Association in Qatar (PERMIQA),.
Apart from the unique architecture, the clothes are also an important aspect of the Minangkabau, who make up the majority ethnic group in Negri Sembilan. - Tourism Malaysia
Siti Syahidah Husaini remembers wearing a bright headdress to a Merdeka Day celebration at school. Made from gold and silver songket cloth, the headdress turned some heads that day.
“I felt so special wearing the most recognisable Minangkabau clothing item – the headdress. At the same time, I was really happy I got to showcase my Minangkabau heritage, ” said Siti Syahidah, 32.
Known as Tengkuluk Tanduak or Tikuluak Tanduak, the headdress is an important symbol of the Minangkabau culture in Negri Sembilan. The headdress is shaped like a double-pointed horn, decorated with either gold ornaments or gilt brass.