The variety of cultures in
Indonesia will never be used up to talk about, traditions, to languages, every
corner of the archipelago has its own peculiarities. This is what makes
Indonesia Rich in Culture. Sundanese culture is one of the cultures in
Indonesia which is a recognized culture in the archipelago. Culture that grows
and lives in Sundanese society, is known as a culture that highly upholds
courtesy.
Marriage is indeed a sacred
ceremony that is expected once in a lifetime. The form of marriage is very much
in the form of the most simple, and which is complicated because it uses
traditional ceremonies. Like this traditional Sundanese marriage, Sundanese
cultural wealth can be seen also through the traditional wedding ceremony which
is colored with humor but does not eliminate the sacred and solemn nuances. There
are a number of events that must be done to get married, as follows:
Nendeun omong (Saving Sayings): That is, Talks
of parents or parties Men who are interested in marrying a girl. In practice,
the word is usually, like the following:
The parents of the bride and
groom visit the prospective besan
(prospective bride). Talking in a relaxed atmosphere of laughter, while
occasionally interspersed with questions that are investigating the status of
her daughter whether someone has applied or still (not yet had a boyfriend).
Narosan (Application): Implemented by the
parents of the bride and her immediate family, which is the beginning of an
agreement to establish further relations. The parents of boys usually carry
items, such as:
Lemareun
(betel leaf,
gambier, apu). Betel, the shape of the triangle is tapered down when eaten it's
spicy. Gambir tastes bitter and rough. Apu tastes bitter. But if it has fused
it feels good and can nourish the body and prevent bad breath.
Women's clothes, the meaning as a
sign of the commencement of responsibility from men to women.
Meneng
Rings, that is,
a ring without a connection means that love and affection are endless.
Bebeur
Tameuh (belts
that women like to wear especially after giving birth) .
Seserahan (Handover)
This procession marks the
surrender of the groom to the prospective bride's family by bringing a number
of supplies for the wedding. handover can be done one day to a week before the
wedding, but now it is generally done when going to do the procession. In this
case the procession sequence begins with a first advance, then proceed with the
ngeyeuk seureuh.
Procession
Ahead of Marriage Agreement
Siraman
(bride bathing ceremony)
Bathe the bride to be
clean physically and mentally before entering during marriage. The event takes
place during the day at the residence of the bride. For Muslims, before the
ceremony the ceremony starts first by recitation or apostles and reciting a
special prayer to the prospective bride. The same thing is done in the
residence of the groom.
Potong Rambut (haircut)
The hair of the
prospective bride is cut by the mother and father, as a symbol of beautifying
the inner and outer self. Followed by the procession, which removes all fine
hairs on the face, kuduk, forming “amis cau” / sinom, makes “godeg” and makes “turi
flowers”.
Sawer
The event which was
held after the marriage contract was when parents gave final advice to the
bride and groom accompanied by hymns. Previously provided a bowl of coins,
rice, thin turmeric, and candy. Giving advice is accompanied by sprinkling the
contents of the bowl on the bride.
Meleum Harupat/lidi (burn stick)
The groom is holding a” harupat/lidi”
(stick), the bride is burning with a candle until it is lit, then extinguished.
The flame was likened to a man's anger which was extinguished by the tenderness
of a woman.
Nincak Endog (step on the egg)
The groom steps on the egg, then
the bride cleanses the groom's feet with water jugs. Symbolizes husband's
responsibility as head of household, while wife follows husband's guidance.
Ngalepaskeun Japati (release the dove)
Both parents remove white doves
into space, as a symbol of eliminating responsibility because the couple can be
independent.
Huap Lingkup (feed each other)
The bride and groom are fed by
both parents, symbolizing parental love for children and daughter in law.
Pabedot Bakakak (pull chicken grill)
The bride and groom pull the
whole burned chicken. Those who get a larger share must share with their
partners. Symbolizing the fortune received must be enjoyed together.
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