Learning the History of Marpantun Tradition in the South Tapanuli Culture

Abstract

There are many ways for everyone to learn English and one of them is learning English through rhymes, the variety of languages in each area that must be studied should encourage every young generation to better preserve their culture. This research uses descriptive research method, because it focuses on the history of marpantun in south tapanuli. The marpantun tradition is only used by traditional leaders at certain events so that the younger generation is now less conserving the South Tapanuli culture, especially in the marpantun tradition. To encourage young people to preserve local culture, he hopes that the government will return Local Language lessons at the Elementary School, not only that even if Local Language lessons can be taught at the Junior High School and Senior High School. Because the introduction of culture from an early age can make the younger generation more familiar and even preserve their own culture.

Key word : History, Marpantun, tradition