In this article, the author presents the result of his case study on a customary institution in Nanggalo, a subdistrct in the Municipality of Padang, West Sumatra. The focus of this study is on the role of a Minangkabau customary institution known as Karapatan Adat Nagari [KAN] in fostering the values of tolerance which are necessary for a multiethnic life in Nanggalo. The author found among, o…
Globalization, it is widely perceived, has become a major factor that undermines traditional values, cultures, and customs, including the roles which were traditionally assumed by customary institutions. Againts this background, the author examines customary institutions in Aceh, especially their roles in the formal implementation of Islamic Sharia in the province. Through his field research, c…