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.
