ECONOMY SYSTEMS IN ADAT PERPATIH

The matrilineal system is strongly rooted in an agrarian society but many men and women look out for employment in the cities.

Thus there is a huge possibility that in time to come the Adat Perpatih customs may no longer be practised. It has been reported that many plots of land have been abandoned and the custom’s system of inheritance has become merely symbolic.

As men find work elsewhere, they are no longer dependent on their wives; and in their own homes, they now assert more authority than before.The Adat Perpatih is rich in culture and tradition, which is reflected in its music, dance and games such as Cak Limpong, Tumbuk Kalang and Dikir Rebana. These have survived generations and are at the core of the people’s lifestyles, especially those in villages and agricultural regions.