SEMIOTIC ANALYSIS OF PEMAMANAN CULTURE IN ALAS PEOPLE

Abstract

This study discusses the semiotics of cultural symbols of traditional wedding ceremonies from Aceh Tenggara, Kutacane.. This aims to findout the meaning of the signs and what objects are present at the "Pemamanan" wedding ceremony. This research was conducted using the descriptive qualitative method. The data source comes from the wedding ceremony of Reti Refiana and Muhammad Ari on August, 8, 2022 in Prapat Hilir Village, Babussalam District, Southeast Aceh Regency. The instrument in this research is the document. Data were analyzed using descriptive analysis technique. After analyzing all the data obtained at the Alas wedding ceremony, 18 signs were found that characterize 'Pemamanan': Bekhas , Pahar, Hidang, Kampil (betel leaf), Penglawat (money), Ngerane, Baju Messikhatt (traditional clothing) , Jalan Ulakh, Bunge Waluh, Mie Baning, Bunge Empat, Pucuk Khebung, Embung Bengkhat ulang tebu, and 4 colors of traditional clothing (red, yellow, green, white, black). And there are 4 objects that signify the "Pemamanan" : Tebekhas, Mebhagah, Kuda (horse), Baju Messikhat (traditional clothes). It can be concluded that the Pemamanan custom in the meaning of its interpretation is to remember the parents/guardians who have raised the bride and remember all the relatives, close relatives, and villages where they express gratitude by bringing gifts in the form of rice, gifts, and money. this is actually a descendant of the kingdom including the Pemamanan which is why there is an object of horses as a vehicle that they use at the time of the procession on theroad. According to the people there horses are vehicles used by the kings in the past.