Saturday, January 29, 2011

CONCLUSION

In conclusion, despite the different traditions of marriage between races, but it does not become an obstacle to any one nation united other,even it opens opportunities for all people to know and learn the customs of other races and suitable the words of Malaysia is called by the our Prime Minister.So,all races in Malaysia must know their people, customs and other communities to establish and strengthen inter-ethnic and relations indirectly Malaysian prime minister's call.






Friday, January 28, 2011


 Wedding


Thirumanan means union or through the sacred bond of marriage between husband and wife for staying until the end of life. There are three types of marriage in society Vaitikat Thairumanam India, Tamil Thairumanam and Diya Thairumanam which marriage is conducted is based on aspects of the tribe.

Wedding ceremony began with niccayam (tie promises) by giving gifts such as clothing and other. Invitation card painted with turmeric water brought to the temple in an odd number to mark the official wedding invitation. Kanggenam ceremony of planting a tree that is straight and rubbed with turmeric powder for three days before the wedding took place. The groom is not allowed out for three days before the wedding.



The wedding ceremony performed by Pedanda to pray that the couple lived happily until old age. Pedanda will sow the seeds after nine events menyarung ring. The groom will draping thaali made of painted with the saffron threads and the ends tied with a piece of turmeric to the bride to chest level. Both the bride pay homage to their parents or in-law to change the tray containing fruit and clean dust off the forehead of the bride.

Among the custom is to honor and give a blessing, including the oil on top, pour milk into it, giving betel, kissed the feet of parents (parents wash the feet), giving gifts dhoti (father-in-law) and cider (mother-in-law), and money. Usually the couple will exchange garlands three times, share a drink and a banana mixed with milk in a glass. This ceremony officially marks the couple became husband and wife.

Several important factors are taken into account before the marriage ceremony was held for a happy life, among them such a good time to get married, meaning thaali, valatu cal, gift candy, gift, paid tribute to the groom, the symbol of a banana tree, a wedding and wedding tent demolition.


Vaalem Varuthel


Kolem dan Khumbem


Akad nikah ceremony

Malei Mathel







Indian customs

Merisik

In merisik level, several areas of concern such as ethnicity, sub-ethnic, caste and religion. In addition, other factors such as economic status and social status include aspects such as age, education level, type of work, ethics and morals, appearance and family background were also taken into account. Often this information is obtained directly from the parties involved and also indirectly via friends and relatives. Sometimes the middle is called tirumana taraga will assist in the work merisik. But now the roles have been taken over by agents of the registered marriages.


A visit to Bridal House

This custom is conducted after merisik custom made. Prospective groom would visit the prospective bride to see a candidate looks and physique of his wife. This custom is known as a pen paarttal or in Malay called to see her potential. When the representatives of the men should come in a number of odd-even number of the public.

Gifts such as coconuts, betel leaves, areca nut, sandalwood, fruits, sounds and kumkum powder will be taken. These items are carried as a sign of their arrival on the good faith and to bring families closer together. The women will receive a delivery in the event agreed. If not, they only serve those who come as guests and not take these items.

Prospective brides will be wearing a sari and responsible serving of drinking water. At that time the prospective groom's bride a chance to see up close. Therefore, the bride would have to serve the guests who visit includes a prospective husband. Then visit reciprocated by women representatives. This time the bride did not participate. In Indian society, traditional pen paarttal also seeks to know the background of prospective groom.


Tie Promise

Tie a promise or niccayam done after obtaining the consent of both parties. Male representative will come to the house of the woman in the total number of odd to bring items such as coconut, betel nut, flowers, fruits, sandalwood and kumkum to be given to women representatives.

Once home to the prospective bride's father, the two sides will talk about the wedding. If one of the prospective bride's father had died, the discussion will be held with relatives. If both the bride and groom agree, they will tie the knot.

Prospective groom will then pronounce tie promises to be agreed to marry the bride. Next wedding will be announced to the public. As a sign of bonding, both the bride and groom will exchange betel leaf called taambuulan marrutal. Then they will discuss about the wedding and about shopping for the bride, invitation cards and so forth. Then, the ceremony will be performed niccayam and will normally be carried out by exchanging garlands.

Bribing customs kanl KanDe
Sami gives ku'gumem


engagement and pray
Weddings

The wedding will take place after a year of engagement or the period agreed upon by both parties. Before the wedding day arrives, if there were deaths among the brides family, the marriage must be postponed to the next year or a hundred days. Entered into a marriage is not sweet when people are mourning, grief. On the day of the wedding the bride and the man beautifully decorated. The Chinese community in the past wearing a wedding dress made from embroidered silk and gold thread. Then, each dress is decorated with various accessories. Dress preferably colored white, red or yellow. It is forbidden to wear black, blue and gray as colors are believed to symbolize death and sorrow.


Next the groom will travel to the bride's house during which the groom and the women would sit together for the first time. They will be accompanied by their escorts. Next the bride and groom are seated on the dais will be provided in the living room. After biting event, the bride and groom will be taken to meet their family members. The groom will introduce family and relatives to his wife and vice versa is in addition the couple will seek approval from their respective family law. In Chinese society, too, drank the tea ceremony is very important and still widely practiced. It is a Chinese tradition that has its own purpose. This custom symbolizes the acceptance of the bride and groom, especially the family of the husband and wife as well as aim to strengthen family relationships. In this ceremony the couple will have tea available to the relatives of the men. However, biting and traditional tea ceremony has been practiced by the Chinese community about this day.
The highlight is the Chinese wedding ceremony in the evening of the banquet. Dinner was held in a big way at home, hall, or restaurant. Guests who come to bring stem-pouch as a gift for the newlyweds. At the same time the couple will try to identify and catch up with family members of both parties. Finally, as proof of marriage, the couple will sign the marriage of two letters Foon Ching Su Keat in front of several witnesses.
On this day the Chinese community about traditional marriage customs practiced otherwise carry out the civil marriage is to register the marriage in church, especially among those who are Christians. 


wedding of chinese.


 
Engagement
 

Today the engagement is based on the Chinese calendar, and it should be appropriate to couple the two parent stars. Service soothsayer used to determine the date based on a book that is Toong-Su. This is important because if done at the appropriate time is not believed to be afflicted with disaster, and the marriage will failure. At this time the groom would come to her house to meet demand. Ring exchange ceremony done on time. ring in the handle of his left ring finger by both the bride until the wedding day. For approval, she will be handed a piece of red paper or written nyen-the maiden name, age and date of birth is available from the fortune-teller. After the nyen-received, the men will hold inventory. Nyen-girl belonging to her will be given to the fortune-teller with the same information about themselves. Soothsayer will calculate the appropriate day and time based on the two-nyen and recorded on the piece of paper called the red-corp nyik. When deciding on the appropriate day, fortune-teller to predict the birth of the couple. After obtaining a suitable date and time, fortune-teller will provide two pieces of nyik-corps and given to men and women who want to marry. Nyik-corps consists of the rules and customs to be followed by both brides and grooms covering certain customs.
Dowry and dowry is usually given during the ceremony of exchanging wedding rings, or on other days like today that the wedding ceremony held at the Marriage Registry. Among, is a ring of gold, clothing, cloth and cash. If the man does not provide enough gifts to the bride, a large amount of cash will be given. With the delivery of dowry, the bride's family was told the date of marriage and the negotiations will be made by the bride. In Chinese society, the greater the dowry is given, the higher the prestige and position of the man.





ring for engagement










Chinese Customs

Introduction

Marriage in the Chinese community is a turning point that brought major changes in their lives. Marriage is important to maintain the family and ancestors through descendants to continue from one generation to another generation. In Chinese society, a marriage is arranged and configured properly. According to their beliefs, too, married couples without following the customary rules deemed illegal. There are two forms of marriage practiced by those that explicitly whether the marriage is arranged by the parents or the middle (moi-wanted), and implicitly of marriage in which both men and women are given the freedom to choose their spouses. Basically, the Chinese customs wedding cover the merisik, engagement, and wedding.




Merisik

Merisik custom made to find the love of her background. Chinese society is too concerned about the name, ethnicity, personality, character and behavior of the girl. This feature is important to create a lasting marriage. Merisik way up to the parents because the parents are usually the man will ask acquaintances and friends who knew the girl's family. Some Chinese people prefer to hold these discussions in the restaurants along with other relatives. The tradition of eating together is very important in Chinese society because it can strengthen the relationship between both families. Discussion is relevant when merisik general matters, especially about family background and origin.


 

 

 Meminang

Once both parties are satisfied with the background of their family tradition will be carried out hand in marriage. An elected representative to visit the girl's house to discuss matters relating to marriage. Mother of the bride's wedding will be discussed with the representative of the amount of dowry, the provisions of the dinner table and choose the most appropriate day. The men will not bargain for fear of degrading. All resolutions that were agreed upon, told to the parents of the boys. The parents of the boys would talk to her to provide the request of the woman. After both sides have known each other and agree to marry, then run the custom engagement.