Customary marriage Bugis

Appa'bunting in Makassar language means carrying out the marriage ceremony. Meanwhile, the term marriage in Bugis language called siala which means each take on one another. Thus marriage is reciprocal bond between two people of the opposite sex to establish a partnership. The term can also be referred siabbineng marriage of word meaning bine rice seed. Bugis in grammar, word bine if it gets the prefix "ma" be mabbine means planting seeds. Said bine or mabbine has proximity sound and meaning of words baine (wife) or mabbaine (married). So in this context, the word implies siabbineng planting seeds in domestic life.


According to the view of the Bugis-Makassar, marriage not only brings together two brides in a marital relationship, but marriage is a ceremony that aims to unite the two large families that have been established before becoming closer and closer, or in terms of the Bugis called mappasideppemabelae or closer already far. Therefore, marriage among the Bugis generally lasts between close family or between groups of patronage (endogamy), especially among ordinary people, because they have to understand each other before.

The involvement of parents and relatives in the implementation of the wedding can not be ignored. They still play a role as a determinant and implementers in the marriage of her children, plilhan spouse is not a private matter, yet is a matter for the family and relatives. For this reason, the marriage needs to be done seriously according to religion and customs prevailing in the society. Another reason the Bugis-Makassar must hold a wedding party is because it is highly related to their social status in society. More festive party, heightens the social status of a person.
Stages Customary Marriage Bugis Makassar

A'jagang-moat / Ma'manu-manu: investigation secretly by the groom to know the background of the prospective bride.
A'suro / Massuro: This event is a formal proposal from the groom to the bride. In the past, the process proposed to be carried out several phases and can take months to reach an agreement.
Appa'nasa / Patenre: There is a proposal after the ceremony, conducted appa'nasa / patenre exist which determine the wedding day. In addition to the determination of the wedding day. In addition to the determination of the wedding day, also agreed amount of dowry and spending money. The amount of dowry and spending money is determined by class or social strata of the girl and the ability of the family of man.
Appanai Leko Lompo (Erang-moans): Following the proposal officially accepted, then the engagement called A'bayuang ie when the family of the man delivering passio / Passiko or pattere there (Bugis). It is considered as a binder and is usually in the form of a ring. Pasio deliver procession accompanied by escort betel nut leaf called Leko Caddi. However, because of time considerations, now the event is conducted in conjunction with the event or Appa'nasa There Patenre.
A'barumbung (mappesau): Event steam bath conducted by the prospective bride.
Appasili Bunting (Cemme Mapepaccing): Activity rites consist of appasili bunting, a'bubu, and appakanre bunting. Appasili bunting procession is almost similar to the splash of water in a traditional Javanese wedding. This event is intended as a self-cleaning outer and inner.
A'bu'bu: After changing clothes, the bride is seated in front of the altar next to the dress shirt Bodo, tope (bridal gloves), as well as other accessory. Procession a'bu'bu (maceko) starts with cleaning the hair or fine hairs that are the crown or the eyebrows, the event was conducted by Anrong Bunting (makeup), which aims to facilitate the bride's makeup, and to garnish worn black on the forehead bride can be attached.
Appakanre Bunting: Menyuapai bride with a meal in the form of cakes typical of traditional Makassar, such as Bayao Nibalu, Cucuru 'Bayao, Sirikaya, Onde-onde, Bolu peca, and others were prepared and placed in a large container called Bosara Lompo ,
Akkorontigi: The day before the wedding, the prospective bride's house has been laid out and decorated in such a way with a typical decoration Makassar. Akkorontigi event is a series of sacred event, attended by all the relatives (family) and invitations.
Assimorong / Menre'kawing: This event is an event the marriage ceremony and the culmination of a series of traditional wedding ceremony Bugis-Makassar. The groom escorted to the house of the prospective bride called Simorong (Makassar) or Menre'kawing (Bugis).
Appabajikang Bunting: This procession is a procession brings together the bride and groom. Once the ceremony is complete, the groom escorted to the room of the bride. In the tradition of Bugis-Makassar, the door to the room of the bride usually locked. Then there was a brief dialogue between the introduction groom with the bride's room door guard. After the groom allowed to enter, then held the event Mappasikarawa (touching each other). After that, the bride and groom biting down on the bed to attend several events such as the installation of as many as seven pieces of gloves guided by indo botting (custom guide). This implies bridegroom received by the bride's family.
Alleka bunting (maolla): This event is often referred to as event ngunduh-law. The day after the wedding, the bride accompanied by several family members escorted to the house of the groom's parents. This group brought some gifts in return for the groom. bride brought clothes for the groom's parents and siblings. This event is called Makkasiwiang.

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