Wedding Research Articles

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.

Dampak Pandemi Covid-19 terhadap Pelaksanaan Akad Perkawinan di Kantor Urusan Agama Kecamatan Kabanjahe

After the enactment of Presidential Decree no. 12 of 2020 and PP no. 21 of 2020 regarding Covid-19 and PSBB, many public services experienced disruption, including marriage services. To avoid crowds at the District KUA, the number of marriage ceremonies is limited to eight couples per day. However, the Kabanjahe District KUA reported an increase in marriage requests in recent times, especially during the pandemic. Therefore, researchers are interested in examining the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on marriage contracts at the KUA Kabanjahe District in 2022, with a focus on the implementation of Presidential Decree no. 12 of 2020 and PP no. 21 of 2020, especially the principle of mashlahah murlahah, is considered impermissible because it can cause harm or damage to humanity. This legal determination is based on the principle of ushul fiqh which states that "rejecting damage must take precedence over bringing benefit". In this context, the damage referred to is the risk of spreading Covid-19 among the Walimatul 'Ursy participants. Meanwhile, bringing benefit means continuing to carry out walimatul 'ursy as a form of notification to the public about the existence of a bond between the bride and groom's families. Supporting factors for this include good coordination between the KUA and assistants such as the Covid-19 officer unit, health educators and community leaders who are aware of social restrictions. Meanwhile, the inhibiting factor is the lack of public awareness regarding the importance of complying with regulations.

Binary Opposition Under Monitoring at a Wedding Ceremony in Gunung Karto Village, Tanjung Sakti Pumi District, Lahat Regency, South Sumatra Province

This research is entitled Binary Opposition in Observations at Wedding Ceremonies in Gunung Karto Village, Tanjung Sakti Pumi District, Lahat Regency, South Sumatra Province. The aim of this research is to describe the processes involved in monitoring, and the meaning contained in the monitoring tradition. The theory used in this research is Levi Strauss's binary opposition. The method used in this research is a qualitative method. Data collection was carried out using observation, interviews and documentation methods. The data analysis technique carried out in this research uses steps including collecting data, reducing data, presenting data and drawing conclusions. The results of this research show that the monitoring tradition is a customary law that has been implemented for generations until now. The monitoring tradition has three processions, namely bubus, akad, and monitoring. In the tradition, monitoring has the meaning of understanding the family tree and togetherness. Furthermore, in one of the traditional processes of monitoring, it is considered mutual opposition between the groom and the bride. This process is monitoring, where when the woman's family carries out the contract, it is the man's family who monitors it and vice versa.

Strategi Bauran Pemasaran dalam Meningkatkan Penjualan Wedding Package di The Anvaya Beach Resort Bali

The sales target for wedding packages at The Anvaya Beach Resort Bali in 2020, 2021 and 2023 cannot be achieved. This research aims to identify a marketing mix strategy to increase sales of wedding packages at The Anvaya Beach Resort Bali. This research uses qualitative descriptive data analysis techniques which will be analyzed using SWOT analysis with the 7P marketing mix (Product, Price, Place, Promotion, People, Process and Physical Evidence). SWOT Matrix Analysis groups internal and external factors to produce four specific strategies, namely SO, ST, WO, and WT. In the research results, there are four marketing mix strategies in increasing sales of wedding packages at The Anvaya Beach Resort Bali, namely the SO (Strength Opportunities) strategy of having a wedding venue location which is a strategy to facilitate access in holding weddings, the ST (Strength Threats) strategy of utilizing the wedding venue by promoting The beauty of each wedding location that is owned, the WO (Weakness Opportunities) strategy improves weaknesses by utilizing the potential of social media which provides information about wedding packages to companies, and the WT (Weakness Threats) strategy maximizes ecommerce to expand the reach of the target market.

Fаmily Vаluеs and Sоciаl Cоhеsiоn: Insights frоm Zоrоаstriаn Scripturеs

This study aims to explore the role of family values and social cohesion as depicted in Zoroastrian scriptures, particularly focusing on the Avesta, the sacred text of Zoroastrianism, and its teachings on morality and spirituality within the family setting. The research involves an extensive analysis of the Avesta, examining its guidance on marriage, family relationships, and the upbringing of future generations. The study emphasizes the cultural, moral, and ethical principles outlined in the scriptures, highlighting their significance in fostering a virtuous and cohesive community. The Avesta underscores the importance of the family as the primary environment for moral and spiritual development, emphasizing three core principles: Good Thought (Humata), Good Word (Hukhta), and Good Deed (Hvarshta). The text details the roles and responsibilities within the family, advocating for the preservation of purity, moral integrity, and the promotion of a healthy and prosperous generation. The research finds that the Avesta provides a comprehensive framework for family dynamics, including marriage rituals, ethical standards, and the upbringing of children. The principles outlined in the Avesta are shown to be relevant even in contemporary discussions about family well-being and marital ethics. The study concludes that the teachings of the Avesta offer valuable insights into the foundational role of family in cultivating moral and spiritual growth. The principles of Good Thought, Good Word, and Good Deed remain central to fostering a virtuous and cohesive society. The Avesta's guidance on family values continues to hold significant relevance in modern times, providing a timeless framework for understanding and enhancing family dynamics and social cohesion.

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.

Exploring the Unraveled Naktauri-Geet: A Study on a Ritual Performance in an All-Women Space in a Hindu marriage Ceremony

This research explores the ritual performance action known as Naktauri, which occurs during Hindu marriage ceremonies. In these ceremonies, women from the bridegroom’s family are excluded from the wedding rituals at the bride’s house and are left behind by the men. (In contemporary times, few women have begun to attend the wedding ceremony at the bride’s house. However, this step remains very limited in rural parts of the northern belt of India.) These women then engage in a ritual performance that enacts the entire sequence of the marriage, including the first night of the couple (suhagraat) and the birth of a child. This enactment is complemented by geet (songs), dance, and male impersonation, and it takes place in an all-women space where men are strictly prohibited. Any male attempt to intrude is met with a barrage of abuses. Based in Akbarpur, Uttar Pradesh, a place in northern India, this study underscores the importance of location as this performance holds multiple signifiers depending on its regional context. The performance of Naktauri has received negligible attention in academic discourse. This research aims to illuminate the significance of the geet and dance elements within this ritual performance, highlighting their role in providing a space for women’s cultural expression and agency.

A Literature Review on the Theme of Female Music in the Accompanying Marriage Songs in Jiahe County, China

The accompanying marriage songs in Jiahe County (hereinafter referred to as JHAMS) are rare female music examples in Chinese folk wedding rituals. They are particularly precious and special for Chinese music research, which does not pay much attention to gender research. This paper uses a qualitative systematic literature review method to search, screen, classify, analyse, and compare the existing gender research literature on JHAMS. It is found that the proportion is only 10.53%, and the research topics are mainly "female psychology" and "female roles." It can be seen that further increasing and deepening the gender research on JHAMS has important exploratory significance and academic value.

Визуальные источники о новой советской обрядности в татарской деревне 1970-х годов

In the 1960s–1970s in the Soviet society, formation of new civil rituals gained relevance. One of the newfound components was family and household (personal family) rituals – ceremonial registration and a wedding. The article reveals the process of introducing a new civil wedding ritual in a Tatar village in the 1970s. The sources include wedding photographs from the family archives of the Nurutdinovs, the Mamatovs, the Khakovs, and the Romazanovs – natives of different regions of the Tatar Autonomous Soviet Socialist Republic, as well as the author’s field materials collected through in-depth and longitudinal interviews. Wedding photographs represent valuable illustrative material on the problem of the formation of a new “Soviet rituals” in the socio-cultural space of the village, including the destruction of the wedding image and deprivation of its national features and characteristics. They can be considered a multifaceted source upon which the formation of collective memory about the Soviet past is based.

Kembar Mayang Tradition in Javanese Wedding Ceremony in Dusun VI, Nagur Village, Tanjung Beringin District, Serdang Bedagai Regency

Kembar Mayang Tradition in Javanese Wedding Ceremony in Dusun VI, Nagur Village, Tanjung Beringin District, Serdang Bedagai Regency

“What Do They Say in Mosques? Islamic Discourse on Limiting Ritual Expenses”

This article examines the changes in religious policy, Islamic beliefs, religious life, national values, and family rituals in Uzbekistan during the years of independence. Particularly, it analyzes a series of fatwas, guidelines, and theses on Friday prayer topics published by the Office of Muslims of Uzbekistan in recent years. The author substantiates the amalgamation of religious and national perspectives in Uzbek family rituals, encompassing childbirth, marriage, and mourning ceremonies, drawing on ethnographic materials. Furthermore, it delves into the views of Islamic scholars and imams concerning the reduction of specific expenses and extravagances in these rituals, citing examples from Friday prayers and various social networks. Through anthropological observations of modern Uzbek society, including Muslims' public activities, Friday prayers, neighborhoods, and community events, as well as through various TV talk shows and radio broadcasts, the article explores "Aqiqa" ceremonies, circumcision weddings, marriages, and mourning rituals conducted by Uzbek imams in matters of family and marriage. The author highlights the discussions of "Amru Ma'ruf" topics during ceremonies, widely debated on mosque websites, imams' pages, and social media platforms (Telegram, Facebook, Instagram). The article underscores the impact of Islamic scholars' and imams' ongoing efforts, noting changes in the balance of expenses in the ceremonial life of the Uzbek people, particularly evident in marriage ceremonies. Moreover, it analyzes changes and transformative processes in Uzbek family rituals from the perspective of ritual economy.

FOREFEAST AND AFTERFEAST IN THE CALENDAR PRACTICE OF PRE-MONGOL RUS’

The church calendar came to Russia together with Christianity and quickly came to be something more than a guide for organizing worship services. In the first centuries after the baptism of the Old Rus’, its elite began to systematically link the most important events of political and ecclesiastical life with the festive dates of the Menologion, Menaion and weekly liturgical cycles. The reasons for this can be both spiritual and symbolic as well as practical. The topic of such linking as a part of extra-devotional calendar practice in Russia has been actively studied in recent years, including the author of this article. For the first time in historiography, this paper raises the question whether Old Rus’ princes and bishops, when planning their public ceremonies, attached importance to the fact that many of the main celebrations of the church year, in addition to the main day of celebration, had the so-called fore- and aft erfeasts. The boundaries of these liturgical periods (like multi-day fasts) were regulated by church statutes, including the pre-Mongol Rus’ Alexios’s Stoudios Typikon. And although pre-Mongol sources do not provide explicit answers to the question posed above, they contain much evidence of the coincidence of these multi-day festive periods with princely and episcopal ceremonies, i.e. laying the foundation and consecration of churches, transfer of relics, entrances of bishops to their cathedral cities after their chirotony, intronizations of princes, their congresses, starting military campaigns and marriage rituals. Among these events, special attention should be paid to those which were not scheduled on the days often chosen when planning signifi cant public events, i.e. Sundays and the eve of holidays. The author came to the conclusion that pre- and aft erfeasts were indeed in the field of vision of the organizers of ceremonies and were apparently perceived by them as sacral and semantic “fields” of holidays. And this applies to the representatives of both church and secular elites.

Transformasi Tradisi Mangalehen Tuor dalam Upacara Perkawinan Mandailing Pasca Migrasi ke Kota Medan

This research examines the transformation of the Mangalehen Tuor tradition in Mandailing ethnic wedding ceremonies after migration to Medan City. This tradition has undergone significant adaptation in the context of rapid urbanization and intercultural interactions in urban environments. Changes in the implementation of traditions, such as adjustments to the time and place of implementation, as well as changes in participation and delivery of advice, are the main focus of this research. Factors influencing these changes, such as urbanization, intercultural interactions, the influence of the younger generation, economics, and technology, are analyzed to understand the dynamics of cultural adaptation in a broader context. Despite undergoing transformation, efforts to preserve Mandailing cultural values ??remain a priority, reflected in cultural education efforts, community activities and technology integration. This research provides insight into how ethnic communities manage and maintain their cultural identity amidst the ever-growing challenges of globalization and modernization.

Revisiting Hindu Marriage Norms: Unveiling Women’s Agency in Ancient India

This article extensively explores marriage norms in ancient India, focusing on women's agency. It begins by dissecting the concept of marriage and its variations in ancient India and sheds light on its significance from women's viewpoints. It scrutinises the roles of women within the institution, including debates surrounding the age of marriage, the qualities sought in brides, and the complexities of partner selection including the prohibited degrees of marriage. The paper delves into her roles in marriage rituals as well as post-marital positions. Contentious issues like divorce and remarriage of women have also been touched. Overall, this article aims to uncover obscure aspects of women's autonomy within marriage, analysing their roles and representations across all facets. By examining evolving Hindu marriage norms throughout the Vedic, Puranic and Smriti periods, it emphasizes the need for a refined understanding of women's agency. The paper seeks to contribute to a comprehensive understanding of marriage in ancient India, particularly from the perspective of women's representations, urging readers to reconsider conventional narratives. Journal of the Asiatic Society of Bangladesh (Hum.), Vol. 69(1), 2024, pp. 1-32

Interaksi Islam dan Budaya Lokal Studi Kasus Tradisi Pernikahan Ala Betawi

This study aims to understand the role and significance of the Palang Pintu tradition in Betawi wedding ceremonies and its impact amidst modernization and globalization. Utilizing a qualitative research method with a literature study approach, the research relies on secondary data sources such as books, journal articles, documents, and related research reports. Data analysis was conducted using content analysis techniques to identify the main themes and categories from the collected data. The results show that the Palang Pintu tradition remains relevant and valued by the Betawi community, both natives and immigrants. This tradition is seen as an important way to preserve culture, protect families, and serve as a symbol of respect in wedding ceremonies. These findings highlight the importance of maintaining local traditions as an integral part of cultural identity in Indonesia and integrating cultural values into a multi-ethnic society increasingly open to globalization.

Women and Modern Families: An Analysis of Quraish Shihab's Perspectives

In modern families, Islamic values are increasingly eroded due to the challenges posed by the advancement of information and communication technology. In contemporary Muslim families, wives often work outside the home but still serve as the primary educators within the family. This article aims to elucidate the concept of a harmonious family in the context of modern life, according to Quraish Shihab. The research employs a qualitative method with data collection techniques based on a literature review, examining Quraish Shihab's thoughts through his works from 1996 to 2022, encompassing ten books related to family issues. The findings reveal that Quraish Shihab places significant emphasis on the role of women and family. According to his works, including "Perempuan" and "Pengantin Al-Qur’an," a harmonious family involves prospective spouses getting to know each other before marriage, having a lawful marriage contract in Islam, and ensuring the presence of a guardian during the marriage ceremony. Couples should support each other, exchange roles, and maintain good communication. Shihab also highlights the importance of women's roles in working and education in modern families, advocates for balanced marriage ages, and outlines the conditions under which divorce is permissible in Islam. These principles are highly relevant to the realities faced by modern families today.

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.

XORAZM MAROSIM FOLKLORINING ILMIY-NAZARIY JIHATLARI

This article deals with Khorezm ritual folklore, poetic symbols related to the wedding ceremony. Also, symbols used in songs related to children are firstly related to the concept of children, childlessness, concepts of children are analyzed separately. In particular, it was mentioned that the symbols “olma” and “nor” have other meanings.

АНАЛИЗ ЭТНОФОЛЬКЛОРНЫХ СВЕДЕНИЙ, СВЯЗАННЫХ С ПОХИЩЕНИЕМ НЕВЕСТЫ В КАРАКАЛПАКСКОМ ФОЛЬКЛОРЕ

This article is devoted to the study of the custom of kyz alyp kashyu – kidnapping a girl, which has been preserved among the Karakalpaks to the present. The causes, forms and types have been identified. The peculiar features and place in wedding ceremonies are determined. Also, the article analyzes the historical and ethnographic motifs that testify to the ancient forms of bride kidnapping. Karakalpak folklore represents the most archaic layers of wedding rituals and traditions. In particular, folk tales, legends, and epics have preserved motifs related to marriage based on stealing the bride. In the work, the author shows with the help of ethnofolklore materials that the early types of bride kidnapping preserved in the texts of the Karakalpak epics differ from modern times. The motif zhaylap alyngan ҳayal or olzha ҳayal (“trophy woman”) in the Karakalpak epics has an archaic character, which is inherent mainly in the military-democratic period. One of the main requirements of a military-democratic society is the custom of kidnapping the women of the defeated side and marrying them. In another way, predatory marriage, marriage by capture, kidnapping, abduction of women is a primitive, very common form of marriage, in which the marriage union is established by forcibly (actually or feigningly) capturing a woman. These motifs are found in various variants. One of the plots that is characteristic of Karakalpak folklore is the unauthorized departure of a girl to her lover or the staging of her abduction by prior mutual consent, which is widespread among Karakalpaks today. The abduction of the bride is staged with or without the consent of the parents. According to the author of the article, the motifs associated with kidnapping the bride are peculiar not only to Karakalpak folklore, but also to other peoples and ethnic groups. This gives us the opportunity to discover the similarities and interrelationships of the Karakalpak people with other peoples. In addition, the author interprets the results of analyses of images associated with the motif of kidnapping the bride in such epics as Yedige, The Book of my grandfather Korkut, the legends Ketenler, Pedigree of Turkmen (Shazharai tarokima) and in field records conducted by the author.

Semanda, Metudau, and Tekhang: Marriage and Construction of Ethnic Identity among Belunguh People’s in Tanggamus, Lampung

The Reformation era in Indonesia has resulted in changes in local politics, particularly in relation to ethnic-based groups or adat politics. However, previous studies that have focused on the rise of adat or tradition in local politics have paid limited attention to the dynamics of cultural expression and representation. This article aims to shed light on the reconstruction of ethnic identity among the Belunguh people in Lampung within multiethnic society. To achieve this, an ethnographic inquiry was conducted with the Belunguh people of the Lampung Sai Batin sub-ethnic group, specifically exploring their marriage patterns and rituals. The data collection methods consisted of interview, focus group discussions (FGD), and observation involving twelve informants from traditional leaders (penyimbang adat). The findings of the study highlight the significance of marriage systems and rituals in the construction of Belunguh ethnic identity. While intra-ethnic relations are shaped by marriage practices and rituals of semanda and metudau, the practice of tekhang emerges to facilitate inter-ethnic marriages, particularly with the Javanese. The Belunguh people strive to enhance their awareness of identity by modifying marriage rituals, which reflect their social status, hierarchy, and cultural adaptation in a multiethnic society.