Mangain Marga Tradition As An Effort To Preserve Toba Batak Culture

The mangain marga tradition is a tradition of the Toba Batak people which is carried out to adopt children and provide a clan. This mangain tradition is usually due to mixed marriages with ethnicities outside Batak so that it is necessary to maintain the Batak culture itself. The Mangain tradition aims to maintain cultural heritage and tribal identity in the era of mixed marriages. This tradition not only provides a solution for inter-Batak tribal marriages, but also shows the richness of culture that continues to be preserved. Although there may be shifts in social relations and marriage, Mangain is present as a way to respect and preserve family values and clan identity. By appreciating and understanding traditions like this, it will enrich cultural diversity and build strong bonds between different tribes.