Tradisi Nasi Hadap-Hadapan pada Upacara Pernikahan Melayu Deli: Kajian Antropolinguistik

Abstract

This research aims to explain performance, indexicality, participation. the tradition of the facing-face rice ceremony at weddings in the Deli Malay community at the Deli Raya Complex, JL Taska Ujung, Medan Deli District, Titipapan Subdistrict. This research uses anthropolinguistic theory with a focus on Duranti studies. The research method used is a qualitative descriptive method in order to present and analyze data systematically, factually and accurately. The data collection used was the listening listening method, which was carried out using face-to-face techniques, recording techniques and note-taking techniques. The results of the research showed that the performance or appearance in the tradition of rice face to face was delivered by Mak Inang who had a conversation, then sat down. The bride and groom are side by side, the wife is on the husband's left, the wife must sit on her knees and the husband sits cross- legged. The meaning is polite or respectful towards the husband and next to the groom is the bride's family and their seating shape is rectangular and in the middle various typical Malay food menus are served. The series of events that will be held include the opening, presenting the bride and groom, fighting over the chicken in the rice, toasting, drinking cross toasts, inviting the audience to taste the dishes. Indexicality or tools used with existing objects/ signs in the form of bridal clothes brackets/bay belanga cloth, tengkolok, edit, keris, tepak, betel, areca nut, gambier. Participation or parties involved are the bride and groom, the wet nurse, the guests and the bridal midwife