The people of Indonesia is a country of many cultures. It is estimated that more than three hundred languages and cultures that are part of the lives of two hundred million people who live there.
Indonesia itself consists of more than 13.677 islands separated. The diversity of cultures, which affect the marriage ceremonies were performed. Every marriage has a special ceremony in Indonesia based on cultural beliefs of the family. The wedding ceremony is not only a union of two persons, but a link between two families.
Before marriage: It is said that the sincere and mutual love between a man and a woman should ideally end in marriage. Java An old proverb says, “Love grows as you get more used to each other.”
The wedding ceremony Siraman: The Siraman word in English can be translated as a bath. The couple takes part in this ritual to try to clean their bodies and souls. This ritual usually takes place in the afternoon yesterday at the home of the bride’s house for her and her husband. Older women are particularly valued for his impeccable moral behavior and display them. The meaning is deep and symbolic. That the application for protection against the Creator, our God. This is how the ancestors are remembered, so that their souls live in eternal peace and ask for their blessings.
A Javanese wedding ceremony is rich in symbols and rituals and a great event to observe. If you’re interested in learning more about cultural traditions and rituals that go with need, do your research on the internet or by asking your friends and family of Indonesian origin.