<![CDATA[This research is motivated by a social phenomenon in which the Botatah tradition continues to be practiced as a cultural heritage passed down from generation to generation. The Botatah tradition is performed for children aged approximately 13 months or for those who are already able to walk as. a stage of child development, and it is traditionally performed only by descendants of the royal lineage. This research employs a qualitative method to describe and explain the implementation of the Botatah tradition and to analyze the factors influencing its implementation. Data were collected through observation, in-depth interviews, and documentation. The research was conducted from June to August. The research informants consisted of two categories: key informants, namely Abdul (Botatah practitioner) and Adriansyah (royal descendant), and supporting informants, namely Muslim Dt. Mudo (Niniak Mamak), Khaidir (Niniak Mamak), Hendrizal A.A., A.Md. (Secretary of the Nagari Government), Masrizal (Jorong official), Zukifli (community member), and Yarni (community member). The results of the study show that the implementation of the Botatah tradition consists of several stages. First, the family informs the Botatah practitioner and agrees on the date of the ceremony. Subsequently, the family prepares the equipment and materials required for the ceremony, including seven-colored flowers, yellow rice, roasted rice, batiah (traditional puffed rice), soil, and traditional ceremonial items that have been passed down from generation to generation to the Botatah practitioner, such as a mat, keris, gold, and yellow cloth. Differences in the implementation of the Botatah tradition between the elite and ordinary members of the community can be seen in the scale of the ceremony. The elite tend to hold more elaborate Botatah ceremonies due to their greater economic capacity, inviting more guests and providing more extensive refreshments. In contrast, ordinary members of the community conduct the Botatah ceremony according to their economic capacity and available resources]]>
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