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Tradition of wedding party in Jambi

Wedding is a step while the people can be a soulmate. Some hometowns have differences in process of wedding party. Muara bungo is one of regencies in Jambi province. Muara bungo have tradition of wedding party. This is tradition process wedding party in Muara bungo.

Prior to application events are held, usually there will be a messenger of the men, who will ask, or silahturahmi to her family. The enjoy will seek to know, whether the woman was already there that apply. After that, it will be made process on application. Application usually attend “ Tuo-tuo tengganai “ from both sides of the family. At the time of application, the family males will carry the customary requirements, including:

The first was “ Antar Tando”. Ring is worn only for women, not one pair, because the exchange will be done when the one times also new ring ceremony later. Next clothing from of coat of women material to the contract, and the subordinate fabric can be “ Batik or songket “. Sometimes also include slippers. Next sirih pinang, in the form of equitment to eat betel, a betel leaf, and tobacco, together betel placed in a special place.

The second was application. The procession usually “ seloko-seloko ” applications (such as unrequited rhyme) between representatives of the family first, which immately it was asked about the meaning and purpose. Male family visit to her family. After that, the procession of the application it self, a mounting ring to the negotiation of the nuclear family, which talks about the continuation of earlier application the date of the conversation, etc.

Conversation custom made, among others: Wedding date, the wedding ceremony will be held sepanen jagung (3 month) sepanen padi (6 months). Else customary is using a custom pure Jambi or there is a mixture. Seserahan or hantaran is transfer the conductivity will be given family men. Money customs, money customary have two kind there are, customs money and money of selemak manis. Customs is money, usually small ranging from 50-100 thousand,  while money of selemak manis fairly large, customizable with the ability of male relatives to help shopping for a wedding reception later.

The third was some conduction within indigenous Jambi: The contents of the room, a bed, dresser, mattresses, bed covers, curtains for the room until, the bride makeup, equipment materials clothing “kebaya” superiors and subordinates (2 pairs) shoes/ slippers (2 pairs), bag (2 pcs), nightgowns (2 pairs), underwear (2 sets), long cloth ( 2 pieces), supplies worship, spices such as chili, pepper, onions, tomatoes, salt, rice eggs, etc.

The conclusion I think that is all my explanation about tradition wedding party in Muara bungo, Jambi. It is very special wedding party because has differences with wedding party in other regencies. I can not forget Muara bungo, Jambi as my hometown forever. I love my hometown.^o^v