The people of Aceh have their own way of performing and celebrating their traditional wedding ceremonies.
Marriage is one important element in the life of the people of Aceh, especially in building a family. Because it is only mandatory for a lifetime, it is not uncommon for them to celebrate the ceremony, and perform a series of processions or ceremonies to make their new family life run smoothly, harmoniously and blessedly. In addition to culture, religious teachings are an important element in the procession of indigenous marriages of Acehnese society. Because most of the people of Aceh are Muslim, so the values in the teachings of Islam is highly preferred and firmly held by the people there.
Like traditional marriage in general, in the procession of customary marriage of Acehnese people there are also some needs that are needed, both at the time of applying, before the wedding, the implementation of marriage and after marriage. The necessities include, dowry (mahr), charred money, food, and clothing and jewelry.
Dowry or Mahar is usually can be money or gold, which will be given by the bridegroom to the bride. Dowry is of course adjusted to the provisions of custom, religion, and agreement between the two parties. As for the Money burned, usually submitted simultaneously with dowry. Scorched money is usually used to assist the women in organizing weddings and buying the contents of the bridal room.
Then for food purposes usually consists of tableware and various types of food, which will be served to entertain guests at the wedding ceremony. As for clothing and jewelry, is a special clothing that is used by the groom and woman during the wedding ceremony.
Time and Place of Implementation
The time and place of customary marriage is usually determined by the deliberation between delegates from men and women's families. For timing, it will usually be adjusted for the day and month considered good by the people there. Of course, adjusted also with the economic conditions of both families. As for the place will usually be done in the house of the bridegroom and the bride's house. Of course, the place used is also adjusted to the needs of events and mutual agreement.
Wedding preparations
In the preparatory stage of this marriage there are usually some processions to be done, among them like the procession of jumseum jum, ba ranub jak, and jak ba signs.
Jak Keumalen is a procession done to find out and know the prospective wife. In this procession will usually be done directly by parents or special envoys from the men. In addition to getting to know families and prospective brides, this procession is also done to keep in touch with each other between families and introduce themselves to the family of the bride.
Jak ba ranub is a procession to marry prospective brides. In this procession the men's family will send their envoys to visit the women's family by bringing gifts such as betel, cake, and others. During the visit the envoy will reveal their intent and purpose to the female family. If accepted, then followed by deliberations with both families.
Signage is a procession to strengthen the signature. The men will bring in betel, food, a set of signature clothing and jewelry. The items are then put into a decorated or decorated talam or dalong to the women. After that, then will be followed by discussion about dowry, day and date, as well as invitations or guests who will come at the wedding ceremony.
This stage is a series of processions are nailed before the wedding ceremony took place. The procession includes the evening procession of peugaca, self-annihilation, and Khatam Qur'an.
Peugaca Night is a safety ceremony for both brides. This procession is usually performed at night for 3-7 days. In this procession is usually done by reading prayers and giving advice, which is led by the elders adat and followed by the family and the bride and groom. This procession is done so that the bride and groom given safety, blessings, ease of life, and a smooth livelihood.
Self-cleaning is a procession usually done by the bride and groom before the wedding ceremony.
This procession is performed at the home of the bride's family with a series of events in accordance with traditional tradition. After that then performed a procession tueng dara baro, this procession is almost the same as the previous procession, but performed at the groom's house.
Values
This traditional marriage of Acehnese society has many values and meanings contained in it, especially Traditional value and Religious value. Value Tradition is very visible from a series of wedding processions that have been done by the people of Aceh for generations. In addition, the marriage is also done in accordance with traditional traditions that have been valid since ancient times.
Likewise Religious Value is also very visible from the entire series of wedding procession. Culture and teachings of Islam became one of the most important elements in the traditional marriage of the Acehnese people. Because the people of Aceh believe that religion is a life guide that will lead them to make a good family life.
The procession of traditional marriage, is still often done by the people of Aceh until now. But the procession is not necessarily fully done. In its development there is also a series of events such as entertainment events, arts events, and thanksgiving events. But there are also reducing some of the procession of the wedding ceremony. This of course must be adjusted also with their situation and condition.
A few introductions about "Traditional Wedding Traditions of Aceh Community". Hopefully useful and increase your knowledge about tradition and culture of society in Indonesia.