Malay Wedding
Malay Wedding begins with the akad nikah ceremony. The groom signs the marriage contract and provide the bride with a mas kahwin. The formal contract of marriage or also commonly known as the marriage solemnization or wedding vows.
The ceremony of Berinai involves the staining of the couple’s hands with henna. Lesser or greater berinai ceremonies are held three times as follows:
a. Berinai Curi takes place three nights before the actual wedding ceremony (akad nikah) with the participation of close relatives and friends only.
b. Berinai Kecil. Takes place two nights before the wedding ceremony with the participation of family members, neighbours and close friends.
a. Berinai Curi takes place three nights before the actual wedding ceremony (akad nikah) with the participation of close relatives and friends only.
b. Berinai Kecil. Takes place two nights before the wedding ceremony with the participation of family members, neighbours and close friends.
c. Berinai Besar is usually held after the completion of the religious ceremony (Akad Nikah).
The Kenduri is the wedding feast which follows the Bersanding Ceremony. Decorations are put outside the house and guest gather and have lunch and socialising. The kompang is arguably the most popular Malay traditional instrument, for it is widely used for all sorts of social occasions, for example wedding ceremonies.
No comments:
Post a Comment