Abstract
Palembang's traditional marriage ceremonies, which are to be studied here, are suap-suapan and cacap-cacapan. The background of choosing this subject is to introduce the marriage ceremony back, which is lately being forgotten. The method used in this research is the qualitative method with an ethnographic communication approach. This study aimed to describe the ethnography of communication using Hymes theory. The results showed that the communicative situation of suap-suapan and cacap-cacapan happened after the solemnization of marriage had been done and took place in the groom house. The communicative events of suap-suapan and cacap-cacapan contain roasted chicken turmeric rice symbolized prosperity and grandeur. At the same time, fresh water in a bowl filled with setaman nature flowers symbolized the purity of the noble ideals of beauty and fragrance that blends in life. The communicative actions started with 1. Opening 2. Suap-suapan then followed by Cacap-cacapan. 3. Prayer, and 4. Closing. Suap-suapan and cacap-cacapan are some of the customs that contain traditional values. However, along with the development era, it is less noticed. Therefore, hopefully, this paper could be helpful to introduce this marriage ceremony back to be understood and lived until finally, it will evoke pride in the Palembang community towards its own culture.
Highlights
Indonesia Indonesia is famous for its cultural diversity in every province
Suap-suapan and cacap-cacapan are some of the customs that contain traditional values
The communicative events of suapsuapan and cacap-cacapan contained with roasted chicken turmeric rice symbolized prosperity and grandeur, which bribed to bride and groom while cacap-cacapan contains fresh water in a bowl filled with setaman nature flowers symbolized the purity of the noble ideals of beauty and fragrance that blends in life which sprinkled to the bride and groom’s head by both relatives
Summary
Indonesia Indonesia is famous for its cultural diversity in every province. Each region has its uniqueness and characteristics that differentiate one culture from another. Palembang is the capital city of South Sumatra. In Palembang, there are many traditions, no exception for marriage. There are many traditional series; the traditions slowly fade and leave out as time goes by. The The proposal series before marriage are Madik, Menyenggung, Ngebet, Berasan, Mutus Kato, and Nagnterke Belanjo. While the marriage series such as Betangas, Bebedak, Bepacar, Upacara Adat Nikah, Ngocek Bawang, Munggah, Kuntau, Suap-suapan and Cacap-cacapan. After marriage series such as Nganter Bangkeng, Nyanjoi, Mandi Simburan, and Beratip
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