The name Vander Capellen was taken, because the market is in the Fort Van Der Capellen Batusangkar Complex. The Van Der Capellen market presents the atmosphere of the past, by presenting various authentic culinary Tanah Datar, performing art and cultural attractions of the Minangkabau Anak Nagari.
The Van Der Capellen Market was launched by the Tanah Datar Regent, represented by the Secretary of the Hardiman Tanah Datar District, at the location of the Benteng Van der Capellen market area, Batusangkar.
