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That said, the customary marriage rites and traditions of Palembang is one symbol that reflects the greatness and glory of Srivijaya dynasty kings centuries ago. Golden sheen and visible symbol of luxury and grandeur of a series of ceremonies that included a gold-plated ornaments and silk fabrics, both for equipment application procession, seserahan, until the time of marriage. Sparkling golden color is also a focal point to the beauty of the bride dress the following accessories. Here are some traditional rituals that accompany the traditional wedding Palembang:
1. Madik
In the tradition of the prospective groom's family madik visited the prospective bride's house to meet at the same time observe the state of the prospective bride and her family.
In this tradition usually the prospective groom's relatives sent the trust of the prospective bride's mother or father of the man who can give accurate information. The envoy came to visit, looking at whether the prospective bride is fit and proper to be used as a life partner to groom candidates. It is important also to note the origin and pedigree of each and whether women who had not been addressed there are others who ask for her hand.
Some tenong or songket round made of woven bamboo, as well as some tenong songket rectangular shaped wrapped in batik cloth embroidered with gold thread containing foodstuffs, such as: butter, eggs, sugar delivered to the prospective bride as the fruit of hands that are not official .
2. Menyenggung
This tradition is a sign of the seriousness of the prospective groom. As with madik, in menyenggung prospective groom also sent a close relative and a trusted representative to discuss the deal and set the date of the next arrival to apply. Fruit hand carried as well as similar madik tenong or songket and some foodstuffs.
3. Woo / Apply
The prospective groom's family and the people who sent and other close relatives to come to the prospective bride's family's house to woo. The delegation explained the purpose and objectives to propose to bring the fruit of your hands and if the application has been received then the electrical goods delivered and then followed by a break Kato or specify day and date of marriage.
Delivery or brought gegawan which include fabric wrapped with a handkerchief placed on a tray, following five tenong contain sugar, wheat, juadah, fruits and so forth. Total songket or tenong always odd. Luggage more complete form of fabrics, clothes, scarves, jewelry tools, bags, cosmetics, slippers, shoes and sebagianya. Also accompanied by a bunch of bananas as a symbol of prosperity.
4. Berasan and Mutus
Consulted to determine the two families into one large family of both families decide and agree on the set day, date and year of marriage. Parties who come usually are close relatives of the prospective bride and 9 women with a tenong.
Emissary who represented his spokesman deliver beautiful words sometimes in the form of rhyme. Furthermore, the delegates do ceremonial rope binding the family, namely by taking a pile of tobacco sasak bun (bun) and distributed to the delegates and their families. Both sides of chewing betel nut with tobacco which means that both families have been mutually bind ourselves to become one family.
The fruit is usually a hand that brought tenong, tray, rectangular songket, one shirt and a silk scarf, senting, slippers, sandals, shoes, makeup, cosmetics, accompanied fruit and a bunch of bananas.
5. Akad Nikah / Marriage
Like the marriage contract and marriage in general, the event was attended by close relatives and family of the bride and groom. Dowry given is usually in the form of jewelry or other goods in accordance with what is requested by the family of the woman and the man agreed. The groom is brought into the room, then the prince led the execution of the ceremony.
6. Paraded Boyfriend
This event is a symbol that the bride receives personal recognition of the husband over and then weighed-weigh, as if the bride say, at this point my husband and I received all kusambut command and duty as the queen of good housekeeping.
Procession the groom's family entourage arrived at the home of the bride. The delegation was welcomed by the bride's mother. The elder woman was ready with a small bowl of rice sow (sow rice mixed dime) to spread to the groom and his entourage.
Equipment to be used, among others, such as boats decorated with beautiful ornaments, colored lights, percussion instrument, keris, trays and gold silk fabric.