Semiotic Meaning of Peusijukin Acehnese Culture

Abstract

The objective of the research were to analyze out the meaning of signs in Peusijuk ceremony. The study was aimed at analysis the meaning of tools and materials used in Peusijuk ceremony at Desa Bandar Baru, Aceh Tamiang regency. This research was conducted by applying a descriptive qualitative design. The source of the data was the Peusijuk ceremony at Desa Bandar Baru,Aceh Tamiang regency. The data was analyzed using descriptive analysis technique, by finding the symbol and meaning of sign in Peusijuk ceremony. The findings showed that there were 9 sings in Peusijuk ceremony. They were of dalong,Glok,, Sange, Breuh Padee, Teupong Taweu, On Naleung Sambo, On seisijek, On Manekmanoo, and Bu Leukat.It is signs be concluded that sign in Peusijuk ceremony interpretation meaning is of respect and gratitude for all the abundance of goodness to objects and people who peusijuek and to gain salvation and also function as a protector from negative actions.