indigenous marriage aceh

Indonesia has a fascinating cultural diversity, as well as with traditional wedding ceremonies. This time we will describe the sequence of customary wedding procession of Daerah Istimewa Aceh conducted before the consent of kabul. The province, dubbed the Veranda of Mecca, has a series of unique and beautiful wedding ceremonies.

Wedding preparations
As in other areas, Aceh also has a series of traditional events before settling for the girl. Here is the sequence:

Jak Keumalen
This is a procession to find out and get to know more about the bride. The male side will send relatives who are elder and considered smart in speaking to meet the family of the bride and seek blessing. In addition, this procession also aims to stay in touch between families of bride and groom.

Jak Ba Ranub
In Aceh's traditional marriage, Jak Ba Ranup is the official application stage with a long procession. Party of the male family will bring betel and various other objects that become a symbol of sincerity intent to apply for the girl. The woman's reply was first negotiated after the bridegroom entourage returned.

Jakba Signs
Jakba Sign can also be said as an engagement event. The groom's party will deliver a variety of typical Acehnese food and other items, such as kuneeng buleukat with tumphou, fruits, a set of jewelry and signature clothing.

These items are placed in a decorated or decorated tuna or dalong to the woman. After that the two sides discussed the wedding day, the number of dowries the bride wanted and the number of invites.

Ahead of Marriage
This is the stage of the procession that must be done before the wedding ceremony took place, among others:

Peugaca Night
The salvation ceremony for the two brides is usually performed during the night for 3-7 days, ie by reciting prayers and giving advice led by the elders and followed by the family and the two brides. This procession is intended for the bride and groom to be given safety, blessings, ease of life, and a smooth sustenance.

Cleaning Yourself
Ahead of the wedding ceremony, the bride and groom must perform a cleansing ceremony in order to look charming when a bride. What to do during this procession is goto (gear or gear leveling) procession and koh andam (fine haircut) which is usually done only by the bride and groom, and the ceremony of peumano (ceremony of bathing the bridal couple while accompanied by recitations of prayers and poetry lyrics) .

Khatam Qur'an
This is a procession of recitation of the Qur'an by the bride. For the people of Aceh, religion is an important factor in domestic life. This procession as a sign that the bride is a person who shalihah and obedient religion.

Wedding day
After making a consent according to religious provisions in the presence of Mr. Kadi. After the legitimate, held a reception party. Aceh has various traditions in celebrating marriage