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MARRIAGE IN BRUNEI

Berjarum-jarum/bersuroh Majlis Hantaran Berian &Akad Nikah Majlis Berbedak Malam Berinai Majlis Bersanding Majlis Berambil-ambilan Majlis Mulih 3 Hari

When the grooms family visits the brides home to ask her hand in marriage. Occurs on Thursday night or depends on malay dates like Hari Gajah or Hari Madu Berjarum-jarum is when the grooms family came for the second time to discussion over important dates for future event ceremonies.

Presenting of wedding gifts that were requested during Berjarum-jarum. Held at the Brides home or mosque. Wedding gifts for the bride are :

1)Sirih Junjung/Al-quran to lead the rest of the wedding gifts 2)Pembuka Mulut presented with a ring along money value $100 3)Mas Kawin - presented with a ring along with money value of $300 4)Belanja Dapur/Hangus presented with a money value of $1000-1500 5)Langkah Sungkai presented with a money value of $100 6)Langkah Dulang this depends on the brides sister. 7)Tanda Kasih - any kinds of gift that the groom wishes to give.

The Bride will reply in a form of foods , fruits and a few wedding gifts as well.

Akad Nikah is based on the Islamic way to tie a knot between a man and a woman Usually conduct by the Imam. 2 witnesses from both families(father or Guardian) Khutbah kahwin is read by the imam before reciting the Nikah Once Nikah is read by the groom, responsible of the bride is no longer in the hands of her father but her husband.

Its is a seven colored paste ceremony for both bride and groom at respective home. The event must start by the bride side first rather than the groom side. Things that are need for Majlis Berbedak are: Bedak 7 warna bunga rampai Bedak pulut perfume Bedak perisik

The Grooms wear for the event

1)Puntu 2)Jimat 3)Sarbang&Gagatar 4)Kancing&Mudapun 5)Panding 6)Kuas 7)Keris 8)Kopiah,Pisnin,Tampok&Tara 9)Gelang geroncong 10)Gelang pengaluan

Brides wear for the event 1)Tajuk 2)Ayam-ayam 3)Sisir 4)Karang Tambusa 5)Bunga Goyang 6)Panding 7)Gelang geroncong 8)Gelang pengaluan 9)Kancing&Mudapun 10)Serbang&Gagatar

Occurs the night before majlis Bersanding Only close families attend the ceremony Ceremony starts with the bride/groom parents applying a pinch of pacar(henna) on the palm of their hand

Usually occurs on Sunday morning This is the actual wedding day where the bride and the groom will sit together at the wedding podium (Pelamin) for the guests to see. Before the groom is led to the wedding podium(pelamin) he will first have to turn around in circle three times in which is lead by the imam before approaching the bride, this is called Pusing Naga. once reaches at the wedding podium, the imam then put the grooms right hand on the brides forehead and recite Allahu Akbar

Adat Berbasuh Kaki practice Puak Asli Belait,Tutong and also Bisaya.

Occurs at night right after Majlis bersanding The grooms side of the family would bring a little bit of food to be served. This event is for the newly wed to once again bersanding (enthronement) infront of close families only The couple would be teased as both fed each other the foods that been served.

held at the grooms place after three days later after majlis bersanding Usually occurs during night.

11.Closing of the wedding ceremony 1.Proposal 2.opening celebration

10.To pay respect to the husbands family on the 3rd day

3.Engage ment

11 STAGES
4.Dowry 9.Royal Banquet Ceremony

8.Sitting at the wedding podium 7.Henna 6.Islamic Marriage

5.Seven coloured Paste

At the Nurul Iman Palace. Father of the bridegroom-to-be and his entourage arrived for an audience with His Majesty the Sultan And Yang DiPertuan of Brunei Darussalam. To ask for the hand of HRH Princess in marriage.

At Lapau (House of Parliment). Represented by a close relative. Ancient music on traditional instruments and the firing of a 21 gun salute. Such as Nakara, Gendang Labek, the Seruling, the Canang and two large gongs. Balai Pemanjangan Lasted for 14 days.

Presented by one boy and one girl (9-10) Dressed in traditional wedding attire. Engagement ring and gifts placed in 21 gangsa carried by 21 young men. 16 young men carrying a large candle each. A 17 gun salute.

Wedding gifts, consisting Jong Sarat, clothing and a wedding ring. Dowry of $1000.00. 40 Janar by 40 foot soldiers.

Wet paste onto the hands of the bride-to-be/bridegroomto-be. 7 different colours, using fourth index finger. Parents, relatives and friends. End of the ceremony, a special religious hymn called Zikir Syarafil Anam.

Usually taken place at the Mosque. Declared as husband and wife by the chief, Kadi. Chief Kadi conveyed his Khutbah Nikah. The bridegroom, bride and 2 witnesses from each family are required to sign the marriage certificate.

The Sultan and Yang Di Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam, sprinkling home-made perfume onto the palms of the bride. Henna on the palms or finger tips of the wedded couple. Similar to berbedak.

Usually held at brides house. Ceremony of Bersiram for the bride and the groom. Royal Decorations are used. The groom performs the Pusar Naga Ceremony. And undergoes membasuh kaki before entering the entrance. Both couple seat on special dais.

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