THE TRADITION OF SIRAMAN PENGANTIN IN THE JAVANESE TRADITIONAL WEDDING CEREMONY

Abstract

The tradition siraman pengantin (bridal shower) in Javanese wedding ceremony is an activity to taking a bath for both bride and groom. This part symbolized of purifying for body and soul before they do the wedding vow. This study aimed to describe the performance of  bridal showr activity through anthroplinguistic approach. The method was qualitative method namely ethnography method. The data were verbal and visual of bridal shower activity. The data were collected by recording video-audio of bridal shower activity, interviewing, and observation participating. The data were analyzed through domain, taxonomy, and componential analysis. The result of the study showed that in bridal shower of Javanese wedding ceremony have four component, they are a) equipment, b) location, c) time, and d) participants. It is obvious that bridal shower activity in Javanese wedding ceremony aimed to get rid of all things that are not good so that the prospective bride and groom start a new life with goodness.