Abstract:
Traditional houses or Godang houses in some villages in Kuantan Singingi, there are
still preserved authenticity, such as in Kenegerian Gunung Toar. Sustainability is the
active role of traditional leaders who instill the values of customary norms in the
community. In some other customary states, some have been damaged by age. The
purpose of this study was to analyze the role of traditional leaders and tribal
members in preserving the Godang House building, knowing the constraints of
preserving the Godang House and the educational values of the Godang House
building. This research was conducted in Gunung Village, Koto Gunung Village and
Toar Village. Samples were taken five random Godang Houses. Data collection
techniques in this study were observation and interviews. The object of observation is
the Godang House and its environment, while the traditional leaders and tribal
members are represented. The results of this study are the role of traditional leaders
as role models who provide sharpening, fostering, caring for grandchildren's
nephews, and instilling the values of togetherness "ringan sama di jinjing berat sama
dipikul", participation of tribal members in preserving the Godang house is a member
contribution according to ability between Rp 50,000 to Rp 500,000 per year, the
constraints to preserving the Godang house are many who do not have a watchman
for the Godang house because the community is proud to live in the Godang House,
the educational value of the Godang house is a place of deliberation, as a cultural
laboratory, cultural sustainability and protection of the marriage tribe.
