Traditional Marriage Research Articles

Tradition of catch marriage at Sumba from a human rights perspective

tradition of catch marriage at Sumba from a human rights perspective

Pelestarian Nilai-Nilai Leluhur melalui Upacara Pernikahan Adat di Kampung Naga

The traditional wedding ceremony in Kampung Naga is not merely a ritual but also the heart of the community’s social life. In the face of social change dynamics, the indigenous people of Kampung Naga have successfully preserved their traditional wedding customs. This study aims to uncover each stage of the ceremony, from preparation to the main event, involving the active participation of all community members, and to analyze how the traditional wedding ceremony in Kampung Naga adapts to modern influences while maintaining core values. Through a qualitative case study approach, this research reveals the strategies used by the community to maintain the relevance of wedding traditions in the context of modern life. The study finds that each stage of the ceremony, from preparation to the main event, is rich with symbols reflecting traditional values such as mutual assistance, simplicity, and respect for ancestors. The concept of “pondok lengkah,” associated with women, also adds a unique dimension to the dynamics of marriage within this community. This research highlights how the wedding ceremony serves not only as a religious ritual but also as a means to strengthen cultural identity and preserve ancestral values.

Perkawinan Kristen Tanpa Eksistensi Adat Batak Toba di Gereja HKBP Kota Denpasar

This research aims to explain and describe the Batak Community's views on Christian marriage without the existence of Toba Batak traditional ceremonies at the HKBP Church, Denpasar City. The method required for this research is a descriptive qualitative approach. The theory that is used as a tool to obtain information in this research is the structural functionalism theory by Talcott Parsons using the action subsystem of the AGIL scheme, including adaptation, goal-attatment, interpretation and latency. The subjects of this research were married Toba Batak people, young people who were about to get married, pastors and elders of the HKBP Church in Denpasar City. The results of this research are that couples who carry out a Christian wedding ceremony but do not carry out the Toba Batak traditional wedding ceremony can be caused by economic factors, education, not getting the blessing or approval of both parents of the couple's family, differences in beliefs and cultural values. as well as ethics. Several couples from the Toba Batak community of the HKBP Church in Denpasar City were mostly due to spending a lot on Toba Batak traditional peak party activities, specifically dowry money. Apart from that, there are thoughts of today's young people who are of the opinion that marriage according to Christian beliefs is already valid or official through a marriage blessing in the Church, but according to tradition, the couple still has debts that must be paid off immediately in order to be recognized and prayed for as having entered into a legal marriage. This occurs because of the transition to modernization which results in a shift in a socio-cultural structure such as kinship, traditional philosophy, roles or functions and etc.

The Nature off Traditional Minahasan Marriage in the Perspective of Protestant Christianity

This study examines the nature of Minahasa traditional marriage in the perspective of Protestant Christian beliefs, describing the acculturation process between local traditions and religious teachings. The study shows that Minahasa traditional marriage has undergone significant transformation with the inclusion of Protestant Christian influences, creating a unique synthesis between traditional and spiritual values. The role of family and community in marriage remains significant but has undergone reinterpretation, encompassing aspects of spiritual and material support. Traditional concepts such as 'mapalus' (gotong royong) took on a new dimension in the church context. The responsibilities of husband and wife have also shifted towards a more egalitarian direction, although some traditional aspects remain.In conclusion, Minahasa traditional marriage in a Protestant Christian perspective reflects the harmonization between cultural heritage and religious beliefs, showing how tradition and modernity can go hand in hand. This study provides valuable insights into the dynamics of culture and religion in Indonesia, and highlights the importance of an ongoing dialogue between customary traditions and religious teachings in the context of social change.

Implementation of the Validity of the Belis System Marriage Related to the Reduction of Inheritance Rights on Land in Hambapraing Village, East Sumba Regency

Indonesia has cultural diversity that is reflected in marriage traditions, including belis, which is an important dowry in the customs of the people of Hambapraing Village, East Sumba Regency. Belis not only has a material value, but it is also symbolic, reflecting the appreciation and binding of the family relationship between the bride's family. Although national law through the Marriage Law regulates the conditions for the validity of marriage, traditional traditions such as belis are still considered valid if they meet the provisions of religious and state law. This study examines the validity of marriage with belis and its impact on inheritance rights, especially in patrilineal societies that prioritize boys as the main heirs. Girls generally receive a smaller share of the inheritance, depending on the gift from their parents or brother. Customary law is recognized by the 1945 Constitution and the UUPA, as long as it does not conflict with the national interest. With empirical legal research methods and conceptual approaches, this study combines primary and secondary data to analyze the interaction between customary law and national law. The results showed that marriage with belis was legally legal, with belis reflecting the value of nobility and family interaction in society.

Makna Simbolik Tradisi MAPPACCI

This study investigates the symbolic meaning of tradition and tries to explain the Mappacci symbols of Bugis Traditional weddings in Pomburea Village, East Kolaka Regency, Lambandia District. The employed qualitative descriptive research methodology in this research is Charles Sanders Pierce's semiotic analysis. The research data comes from the symbols used in the Bugis Traditional Mappacci wedding procession from the Pomburea Village community. This study shows that mapacci is used in three main stages: Mapacci, Barasanji, and Khamatal Al-Qur'an. 2) The Mappacci ceremony, which is interpreted as "clean" and "holy", aims to cleanse the soul and body of the bride and groom before starting household ark by cleaning everything, including "Mappaccing ati" (clean heart), "Mappaccing nawanawa" (clean mind), "Mappaccing pangkaukeng" (clean actions and behavior), and "Mappaccing ateka" (clean faith) and the symbolic meaning of the Mappacci process is: (1) The pillow represents honor, glory, dignity, and mutual respect (sipakatau); (2) the silk sarong represents self-respect, sitat istikamah, and perseverance; (3) the leaves of banana shoots represent mutual connection or continuous life; (4) the leaves of jackfruit represent noble ideals or hope and honesty; (5) the leaves of pacci represent cleanliness or purity; and (6) rice represents well-developed, blooming, and good living creatures.(8), means unity, (9) young coconut and brown sugar: both represent sweetness

Dynastic marriages of the Middle Ages and modern wedding traditions: historical, philological and source-based aspects of the study

Dynastic marriages of the Middle Ages and modern wedding traditions: historical, philological and source-based aspects of the study

Marriage Practice: A Comparative Analysis between Chinese and Ethiopian People

Marriage has been crucial to maintaining human reproduction, social progress, and cultural continuity. Countries have distinctive wedding traditions that reflect social life, morals, religion, values, sexual consciousness, and national psychology's development trends. The article evaluates and compares the variations between Chinese and Ethiopian wedding cultures from the perspectives of traditional values, religion, and wedding processes to understand the variances and similarities of marriage cultures in the process of cultural globalization. The approach adopted in this study is an integrative or narrative review which enables us to capture the practice of marriage culture in Ethiopian and Chinese people. The article revealed that Chinese and Ethiopian marriage practice is similar in terms of pride price, Wedding Ring, wedding banquet, wedding gift, and Wedding ceremony, but have different practice in dressing clothes color and Marriage Sense. But, the impact of cultural globalization is melting both countries’ wedding traditions into Western style.

Story of Vijaya-Kuveni: An Anthropological Approach on the History of Performing Arts in Sri Lanka

The story of Prince Vijaya in Sri Lankan Chronicles has brought diverse aspects of Sri Lanka’s history and culture to the foreground. It has also evolved several arguments regarding the socio-cultural and economic divulgences of the two countries where the unique characteristics have sometimes been dissolved or diluted in order to maintain the influence and inspiration of the great tradition of the neighboring soils. However, emerges a background to analyze the existing data and evidence to revitalize the precision of the chronicler information in terms of identifying the socio-economic and cultural background of the country during the period. A detailed survey typically highlights the nature of performing arts in the island at the time of Vijaya’s arrival attenuating the established assumptions that there is an undeniable Indian influence on Sri Lanka’s dance tradition. It is a proven fact that there is a transmigration of socio-economic and cultural elements from one to another society with the migration of civilizations due to climatic, geographic, and socio-economic reasons, one might not assume that it is an influence from the great tradition or a subculture of it. The same theory can be applied to the history and evolution of performing arts in the island from a broader perspective on par with the existing theories and the evidence. Thus, the present study engaged in a qualitative content analysis of the Vijaya–Kuveni story in Mahawamsa, Wansaththappakasini, Mahawamsa Tikawa, along with the report about the Vijayapura Research Excavation by Shiran Deraniyagala (2004) to establish facts and the basis of the history of performing arts in Sri Lanka to answer the question whether dance and music evolved with the arrival of Prince Vijaya to this island. Empirical evidence revealed from the Chronicle Mahavamsa informs that Princess Kuveni was the daughter of a regional leader of the island, and she was leading one territory in the country. She was spinning under a tree (more precisely using cotton yarn) and was looked after by a female watchdog that was by her side. When Prince Vijaya arrived in the country, there was a hermit who welcomed the prince to the island and informed him that this was a peaceful island where there were no humans: also mentioned that the land was fertile and that the prince could enjoy himself there. A proper examination and analysis of the particular scenario reveals that the economy, politics, culture, and the society of the island were not a sudden establishment, but a prolonged evolution of a standard government with a well-established operational mechanism. The settlement near the riverine basins, traditional clothing industry, agriculture as the main economic gain, the governance of city-states, the village customs, marriage traditions, and the festivities reveal that the island had been endowed with rich socio-cultural and economic systems that enriched the nation by considering its welfare and wellbeing at its best. To substantiate these particular assumptions, the Vijayapura Research Excavation in Anuradhapura by Shiran Deraniyagala reveals the remains of a civilization dating back to around 900-800 BCE. Thus, the present study aims at identifying the so-called Sri Lankan demographic identity allowing the readers to re-think and re-write the nature of society, culture, and performing arts in the island, by blending the empirical evidence and existing archeological findings.

Local Wisdom in Sebambangan Traditional Marriage Practices: A Maqāṣid Sharī’ah Perspective

This research examines the traditional marriage custom of Sebambangan in Lampung. It involves a man abducting the girl he intends to marry without the consent of her family and taking her to his family's residence. This socio-legal research gathered data through interviews with traditional leaders, indigenous community members, and religious figures. Maqāṣid Sharī’ah is used as an analytical tool to address the social problems arising from the practice of Sebambangan marriage. The finding reveals that Lampung culture and Islam have been acculturated into the social system. The traditional marriage system in Lampung can be divided into two types: marriage through a formal proposal process, which is conducted as a grand traditional ceremony (gawei besar) or a simpler traditional ceremony (gawei kecil), and marriage without a formal proposal process, known as kawin larian (elopement), or in Lampung terms, kawin Sebambangan. It is part of the local cultural wealth; however, the series of traditional marriage processes must respect the applicable legal provisions and consider the main purpose of marriage. The Sebambangan marriage tradition, with its various processes, currently lacks the value aspects found in maqāṣid sharī’ah, especially the preferences of hifẓ an-nafs, hifẓ al-‘aql, and hifẓ al-‘irdh. It is hoped that the Sebambangan tradition, as a local cultural and wisdom asset in Lampung, can pay more attention to and consider important aspects of marriage, such as the maslahah (well-being) value, the main purpose of marriage in religion, and the protection of a sense of justice, so that local wisdom can be preserved and does not become a social problem for the community. This research is expected to serve as a reference for stakeholders to evaluate and oversee the practice of cultural preservation in harmony with universal values, such as well-being and justice

A Sociolinguistic Analysis of Traditional Marriage Terms in Awgbu-Igbo

This research is a sociolinguistic analysis of traditional marriage terms in Awgbu, an Igbo-speaking community in Anambra State, Nigeria. The study, which adopts a qualitative research design, aims to gain insights into the social, cultural and linguistic changes in Awgbu-Igbo regarding traditional marriage terms. For data collection, indigenous Awgbu older men and women from the five villages in Awgbu who are knowledgeable in traditional marriage practices of Awgbu were interviewed using traditional marriage list of Awgbu. Traditional marriage terms, consisting of 40 terms, were collected from their responses. The theoretical framework for data analysis is J.R. Firth’s (1957) and Fillmore (1984) Lexical Semantics Theory. The findings from this research show that traditional marriage terms have socio-cultural significance in Awgbu. These terms have also changed due to globalisation, modernisation, and Christianity. Such changes involve the eradication of the ị́gbāḿmị́ị́ ceremony and ínēnē ụ́nọ̀ rites due to globalisation. Also, the use of òbènè (calabash), ìtóòtù (ceramic pot) and ìkóḿmị́ị̄/ḿmānyá (traditional cups) are now replaced with gallons, plastic and breakable cups. Likewise, the practice of égwúìtìrìm̀mọ́nwụ́ which involves dance and music performance is no longer feasible, signaling the loss of an exciting Awgbu culture.

The Impact of Early Marriage on Social Life in Wakan Village, Jerowaru District, East Lombok Regency

The aim of this research is to determine the impact of early marriage on the social life of the community in Wakan Village, Jerowaru subdistrict, East Lombok district. The type of research, used is qualitative research, namely describing existing phenomena through a scientific approach. The data collection techniques used by researchers are observation methods, interview methods and documentation methods. Based on the results of research in Wakan Village, Jerowaru subdistrict, Easy Lombok Regency, the background to early marriage is 1) The relationship between the economic situation of parents and their interest in pursuing education, 2) The tradition of early marriage, 3) The influence of media developments, 4) People’s desires. Parents to merry off their children and, 5) The rise of promiscuity among teenagers. While the impact on social life is 1) Increasing dropout rates, 2) Dissatisfaction in adolescence which leads to extramarital affairs, 3) Lack of emotional maturity which leads to divorce, 4) Occurrence of domestic violence (KDRT).

The Influence of Global Cultural Infiltration on the Sasak Traditional Marriage System in Lombok Island

The essence and existence of culture in its process will gradually change due to various factors, such as the infiltration of global culture. This quantitative study aims to determine the effect of global cultural infiltration on the traditional Sasak marriage system in Lombok Island. The research was conducted in Montong Gamang Village, Kopang District, Central Lombok Regency, with 50 respondents determined by purposive sampling. The research data were obtained through a questionnaire analyzed using the Product Moment Correlation formula. The analysis results show a correlation coefficient (0.639) greater than the value of r-Product Moment (0.279) at a significance level of 5%. This means that global cultural infiltration has a significant effect on the traditional Sasak marriage system in Lombok Island. It is suggested that the tribe can wisely select and accept the foreign culture, be aware of negative influences, and maintain local cultural values. Keywords: Cultural Infiltration; Marriage System; Sasak Tribe Custom

Traditional Marriage System (Fa'ha) in the Study of Citizenship Education in East Tamher State, Kesuy Watubela District

Marriage in the East Tamher community begins with an engagement process which is carried out through an application process. After the application process is complete, the man comes to meet the woman's family to discuss the marriage dowry. After determining the dowry, the man brings 5 trays containing five dowries, the five dowries are marked with five hamlets and seven etar (clans), after the process of handing over the 5 trays has been completed, the traditional marriage has been carried out, followed by a religious marriage. Fa'ha marriage is a marriage based on the customs that apply in East Tamher. Fa'ha itself is a regional language which means marriage. The marriage customs of the Tamher Timur community are no longer preserved, most of these people choose to marry by only paying a dowry without having to carry out a traditional marriage. This means that habits arise which are carried out repeatedly, causing the marriage tradition to disappear by itself. The type of research used in this research is descriptive qualitative where the data is obtained through the process of observation and interviews and the research data is analyzed qualitatively. The traditional marriage process will be carried out by the community, namely first sitting down to talk about customs because the people of East Tamher State believe that custom is something sacred and is inherent in the people of the State because it is also something that culture is a whole system of ideas, actions and results of human work in the framework of community life that belongs to humans and students. Traditional marriages viewed from citizenship education show that traditional marriages in East Tamher State are no longer preserved. Marriages carried out in the people of East Tamher State are carried out like marriages in society in general. If viewed from citizenship education, it is something that is not good to carry out continuously because traditional marriages is a tradition that must be maintained and preserved.

Tradisi Perkawinan pada Masyarakat Desa Tanete Kecamatan Tompobulu Kabupaten Gowa

This research examines the Marriage Tradition in the Tanete Village, Tompobulu Subdistrict, Gowa Regency. The problem in this research is how the marriage tradition is conducted in the Tanete Village community, Tompobulu Subdistrict, Gowa Regency. The type of research used in this study is field research or field research using a descriptive research method. The data sources for this research were obtained from informants through interviews and direct observations. The data in this research include interview results and written data obtained through observations, field notes, interviews, and documentation. The data processing and analysis techniques are carried out through three stages: identifying data, grouping data, and describing data. The research findings are as follows: firstly, the marriage tradition in the Tanete Village community, Tompobulu Subdistrict, Gowa Regency, is carried out with a sequence of Abboya (proposal), the tradition of Abboya in the Makassar community, especially in Tanete village, is one of the traditions in marriage that needs to be preserved because this tradition is a form of diversity in community life. Appatantu Allo (determining the wedding day), in the Tanete Village community, Tompobulu Subdistrict, Appattantu Allo is a fundamental part of the marriage tradition carried out before the marriage contract process takes place because it is related to choosing an auspicious day, which holds special significance according to the local community's perspective.

Gender-Responsive Construction in Nikah-Kawin Traditions in West Java: A Qiwamah Perspective

Nikah-Kawin, a deeply rooted traditional marriage in West Java, has been passed down through generations in indigenous communities. This marriage differs from conventional marriage practices in several ways. In particular, women are given greater rights of choice, with some even taking on the responsibility of reciting the marriage vows. The article aimed to explore the gender-responsive construction in the nikah-kawin tradition of West Java communities through the concept of qiwamah. Using empirical legal research methods, this study utilizes primary data obtained from interviews, observations, and documentation. The findings reveal a gender-responsive construction shaped by the principles of qiwamah embedded in the nikah-kawin tradition of West Java communities. Interestingly, this constructed gender dynamic contributes to the formation of an egalitarian household environment. The presence of traditional guidelines upheld by these communities underscores their commitment to respecting and valuing women within the societal framework. This exploration highlighted how the uniqueness of nikah-kawin not only endures but also fosters a balanced and egalitarian approach to household life.

Komunikasi Simbolik Dalam Tradisi Mandi Kasai Di Kelurahan Batu Urip Taba Kota Lubuklinggau

This research discusses the role of traditional leaders in maintaining the Kasai bathing tradition, where the Kasai bathing tradition is one of the traditions of the city of Lubuklinggau, South Sumatra province. Here the researcher describes the implementation of the traditional kasai bathing culture and the meaning contained in the traditional kasai bathing tradition in the city of Lubuklinggau. Then examine the perceptions of traditional leaders in maintaining the Kasai bathing tradition in the city of Lubuklinggau. The results of this research show that the traditional kasai bathing ceremony is part of the traditional marriage ceremony in the people of Lubuklinggau City. This ceremony is carried out by the bride and groom after giving alms with the facilities and infrastructure for the ceremony. The traditional kasai bathing ceremony has two meanings: (a) the bride and groom release their teenage years in the sense of freedom to mingle among bujang-dere (young people); (b) before entering married life, the bride and groom must be clean and pure. The perception of the people of Lubuklinggau City regarding the traditional kasai bathing ceremony tradition is different, some are supportive and some are less supportive, in this case the role of traditional leaders and the community is needed to continue to preserve the kasai bathing culture so that this culture is not lost.

Interlegality of Marriage Law: Tracing the Dynamics of Sumbong Marriages Practices in Jambi

<p><em>This article departs from the interlegality of marriage laws in Jambi society today, which discusses sumbong marriages. Sumbong marriage itself is a marriage that is legal according to religion, state, and custom. However, the ability to marry sumbong itself is considered valid by carrying out a customary settlement first, which was initially prohibited by customary law. The prohibition on marriage in Indonesia is contained in Article 8 of Law Number 1 of 1974 concerning Marriage and Article 39 of the Compilation of Islamic Law. Departing from this phenomenon, the author tries to examine the writing, which includes the implementation of marriage law in the Jambi community, the legal pluralism of the Jambi community, and the interlegality of customary, religious and state law in the marriage law of the Jambi community. The type of research carried out by the author is field research (Field Research) with qualitative methods. The nature of this research is analytical descriptive research. The approach used by the authors is a sociological empirical approach with interlegality. The author's findings clearly show that legal interactions in this tradition involve interactions between several laws, including religious, state, and customary laws used in sumbong marriage practices. By applying the legal interlegality theory approach, customary law, state law, and religious law become one unit. The concept of interlegality is found in adopting the values contained in the sumbong marriage tradition, whether based on state law, Islamic law, or Jambi customary law. This adoption process is based on the characteristics of the Jambi community's legal identity and its social environment, which is still steeped in customs, and the community also upholds the norms that apply in society and adheres firmly to "adat basandi syarak, syarak basandi kitabullah. "</em></p>

Pulang Bale Marriage Traditions and Child Care Issues: A Study of Ḥaḍānah and Family Resilience in Aceh

Pulang bale refers to a marriage that is carried out after death of the spouse (either husband or wife) with his/her siblings. This article aims to analyze pulang bale marriages in Aceh in relation to child protection. The facts so far show that many marriage models do not support their protection. To elaborate on this, researchers will highlight how this marriage typology can ensure support for the ḥaḍānah and how this typology encourages family resilience in protecting the children. Data was obtained through in-depth interviews and observations using qualitative technical analysts. This research used a Fiqh Munākaḥah and a sociological approach. The results of the research were; first, marriage strengthens the ḥaḍānah of children due to blood relationships (musaharah) and emotional between the child’s mother and stepmother. Second, family resilience is strengthened by the same extended family and there is minimal chance of conflict both economic and social. As a finding, pulang bale with the applicable customary provisions is a marriage typology that strengthens the family's commitment and resilience

Traditional Chinese marriage after the enactment of the marriage law in Indonesia (Study on the Chinese community of Cirebon City)

Indonesia is a multi-ethnic country with a diversity of tribes and cultures that are still preserved and implemented, one of which is the Chinese ethnic culture. There have been cross-country and different religious marriages that were not previously registered in the Civil Registry and then registered, but there are still many misconducts due to ignorance and lack of socialization by the more intensive government, which has resulted in children born to become illegitimate children. The actual circumstances make it difficult for a portion of the ethnic Chinese majority to obtain the legality of their birth certificates, which will affect their future lives. This research method uses empirical jurisprudence with a qualitative approach, so it aims to provide a deeper insight into changes and adaptations in Chinese ethnic marriage institutions after the implementation of national marriage law regulation. Thus, the settlement measure taken after the entry into force of Law No. 1 of 1974 on Marriage in a customaryly married couple, giving birth to an out-of-marriage child by an act on behalf of the mother, which if it is to be authenticated as the child of the father and mother, requires a court decision.