TRADITIONAL WEDDING OF LAMPUNGNESE VS JAVANESE

(An Article)

As Requirement to Fulfill the Assignment in Writing 5 Subject

By

Meicy Mufiani

12111010

S1 English Literature

Higher School of Foreign Language

TEKNOKRAT

Bandar Lampung

2014

ABSTRACT

The wedding ceremony is a traditional ceremony held to celebrate the wedding event. Indonesia has a diverse tribes and cultures, so do not be surprised if we often see traditional ceremonies are very unique. The wedding ceremony is including traditional ceremony should we guard, for out of it will be reflected in our identity, a family unification could reflect a country's unification. But what caught my attention is the traditional wedding Lampungnese and Javanese. Both tribes have a significant difference and also have the similarities. It would be a good idea to pay attention on the comparisons and differences between traditional marriage of Lampungnese and Javanese.  The differences are in the process of before, during, and after the wedding. The similarity is Sungkeman after the wedding.

Keyword : Traditional Wedding,  Lampungnese vs Javanese.

INTRODUCTION

Relationship between woman with a man, after going through the process and considerations, usually stabilized in a marital relationship, relationship and living together as husband and wife formally in terms of law, religion and customs. Indonesia is rich in culture and customs. No exception on a traditional wedding ceremony which is still running today. The event was so thick in tradition so do not be surprised if the marriage be quite sacred moment. In Indonesia, the wedding ceremony is done in two ways, the traditional and the modern. Traditional marriage ceremony was performed according to the rules of local custom. Indonesia has many tribes, each of which has a tradition of the wedding ceremony itself. In a mixed marriages, the bride usually choose one custom, or there are also times when it is used in both traditional separate event.

            According to Wikipedia, the wedding ceremony is a traditional ceremony held to celebrate the wedding event. Marriage as an important event for humans, it is necessary sacred and there needs to be remembered that the ceremony. Traditional marriage ceremony was performed according to the rules of local custom. Indonesia has many tribes, each of which has a tradition of the wedding ceremony itself. In a mixed marriages, the bride usually choose one custom, or there are also times when it is used in both traditional separate event.

            Marriage customs in Indonesia is very diverse, some large traditional wedding customs that are often used to formalize the wedding is traditional Javanese wedding, Minangkabau traditional wedding, custom wedding of Betawi, traditional chinese wedding, Sundanese traditional wedding, wedding of Lampungnese , modern weddings and many other wedding customs. But what caught my attention is the traditional wedding Lampungnese and Javanese. Both tribes have a significant difference and also have the similarities . To learn more about custom which is suitable for your wedding, then check out some of the writings about customs and ordinances wedding there on my writing. I hope to give understanding and provide benefits for those who read.

            As we know that Indonesia has a diverse tribes and cultures, so do not be surprised if we often see traditional ceremonies are very unique. The wedding ceremony is including traditional ceremony should we guard, for out of it will be reflected in our identity, a family unification could reflect a country's unification. It may not be a problem if you choose or married to one tribe, but what happens when you marry a person of different ethnic groups, different customs and habits, surely you must have sufficient knowledge about the ins and outs, and the procedures you are not a marriage partner? so that later you are not confused, it would be a good idea to listen to the comparisons and differences between traditional marriage of Lampungnese and Javanese.

DISCUSSION

Custom wedding Lampung and Java has a lot of difference. In Java, as well as elsewhere, in principle, marriage occurs because the decision of two people who fell in Love. That is a matter of principle. Although there are marriages that occur because parents arranged marriage that occurred in the past. As for the differences between tribal wedding ceremonies Java and Lampung as follows.

            In Java, where life is still strong family, a marriage would bring together two great families. Therefore, in accordance prevailing custom, love two beings who will tell their families that they have found a suitable partner and ideal to be used as a husband / wife. Traditionally, consideration of acceptance of a suitor based on seeds, ancestor and weight. Bibit means have a good background of family life. Bebet is that prospective bride, especially men, are able to meet the needs of both prospective bride’s family. Bobot that are qualified, good minded and educated enough.

            Before the wedding, usually after the two sides of parents or family approve of marriage, then do the next steps based on habit. The first is the proposal. Usually that is the candidate applying for the groom. Then there is a spray that is where the day before the wedding, the prospective bride purified by means of a bath.

            The ceremony which took place at night midodareni before Ijab in the next day, both parents and their groom groom, escorted by his close family, home visiting parents would be bride. That night he had to stay in a room and should not sleep from 6 / six pm until midnight. People believe that it is the bride evening accompanied by some beautiful goddess of the heavenly. On the wedding day, the Ijab carried out in accordance with the religious affiliation of the bride and groom.

            Of course, a series of different wedding ceremonies over the indigenous Lampung. The differences are as follows.

In before the wedding, there is a process Nindai / nyubuk which the groom's parents assess whether the girl is pleased hearts or not. One of the traditional ceremony held at the time Begawi (Cakak Pepadun) is Cangget Pilangan, which comes with a flunky girl wearing traditional clothes, where the grooms family envoy nyubuk or nindai girl in the customs hall. Thereafter, may be Nunang (application) where the man came apply with a congenital form of food, pastries, lunkhead, tools nyireh ugay cambai (betel nut), whose number is adjusted to the throne or the position of the prospective groom. Then being explained  intent and purpose in coming is to woo the girl. Then do the "Bargaining (Menjeu)", where envoy groom came to the bride's house to discuss money honestly, dowry, what kind custom will be implemented, as well as determining the ceremony venue.

            On the wedding day, there are several types of ceremonies and serbo Ibal appropriate governance negotiations will be held in a certain way. Place the girl's family, carried out 3 main event in two nights, namely Maro Nanggep, Cangget pilangan and Gathering at rupture hazard. According to tradition float, usually held at home wedding groom, but with the times and the agreement, then the marriage ceremony has often held in homes bride.

            Then after the wedding, the bride is brought to the groom's house by climbing Rato, a type of four-wheeled carriage and jepanon or stretcher. Arriving at the groom's house, they were greeted wasp talo custody excited-happy rhythm and cannon fire, as well as parents and the groom's immediate family, meanwhile, a mother would sprinkle saffron rice mixed coins. Then, the bride and groom seated on a mattress investigate, namely master bedroom. The bride and groom sitting cross-legged with the position of the left knee to rest knee groom bride. Meaning that in the future bride obedient to her husband. Furthermore siger bride kanduk replaced with tiling or manduaro (shawl wrapped in the head), the wife of the head of customs gave the title to the bride and groom, pressing the left hand index finger on the bride's forehead alternately, saying:
sai (1), wow (2), tigou (3), pak (4), limo (5), nem (6), pitew (7), “adekmu untuk mempelai pria Ratu Bangsawan, untuk mempelai wanita adekmu Ratu Rujungan.” Once completed, the bride and groom sprinkle peanuts and candy sweets to girls who attend, so they immediately get a mate. The whole child who attended were ordered to seize the roast chicken and other side dishes rest the bride and groom, with the meaning that soon got offspring.

            From  the difference circuit traditional procession of the two ethnic groups, there were some similarities procession at the time of marriage. In Javanese wedding, the bride did sungkem to both sides of parents. Sungkem is a form of sincere respect for parents and elders. Parents are touched receive homage in the form of paying respect of her son and at the same time also gives his blessing so that both leads a life in harmony, prosperity. Without saying a word, it is actually the parents of the bride had given her blessing symbolized of batik cloth worn the pattern truntum, meaning have the considerable fortune during life. Both parents also use a big belt whose name sindhur with pattern image with a curved-line curves, it means parents cautioned her two children so always be cautious, wise in this world to live a real life.

As well as tribal marriage customs Sungkeman Java, Lampung also has sungkem procession. The bride was brought to the place of the ceremony, then seated on a mattress investigate. Finished the ceremony, in addition to paying respect (prostration netang belt) to the parents, the bride and groom also do prostrations to the elders were present.

CONCLUSION

There are several difference and comparison between traditional wedding of Lampungnese and Javanese. Both tribes have a significant difference and also have the similarities. It would be a good idea to pay attention on the comparisons and differences between traditional marriage of Lampungnese and Javanese.  The differences are in the process of before, during, and after the wedding. The similarity is Sungkeman after the wedding.

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