Carotai is a tradition of Minangkabau society to catch fish by the community in a rollicking or commonly called. This hereditary tradition has been around since the time of the Minangkabau ancestors of ancient times.

Many positive things that can be taken from this carotai activity. Carotai is a Minangkabau tradition that can generate and maintain a sense of community togetherness and familiarity among peoples. However, over the times, this tradition has begun to fade in the midst of Minangkabau society

That morning, around 07.00 WIB, cold weather accompanied by drizzle did not dampen the intention of the residents of Jorong Andaleh Nagari Cingkariang District of Banuhampu, Agam crowded to the pond or tabek to follow and watch carotai. Swimming mosque with a size of about 1.5 hectares contains about 1 ton of fish type of indigo.

Seen the joy and familiarity of the people of Andaleh. With mud covered, carotai participants are very cheerful and enjoy catching fish by hand only. Young aged, female men mingle with joy and joy.

"This tradition is old and hereditary from our ancestors. In addition to the construction of mushala, we also held a carotai followed by the community, "said Anton Tasman, 61, chairman of Mushala Nurul Huda Jorong Andaleh, yesterday.

At least 3,000 fish seeds are stocked every three years. At harvest time, the fish can reach 1 ton. Not only sold, fish crops are also distributed to the community Jorong Andaleh.