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‘Tepung tawar’ Tradition in Javanese Wedding Customs in North Sumatra as A Form of Rite of Passage

Authors
Churmatin Nasoichah1, *, Nenggih Susilowati1
1Research Center for Prehistoric and History Archaeology, Research Organization for Archaeology, Language, and Letters, National Research and Innovation Agency, Jakarta, Indonesia
*Corresponding author. Email: curma.oke@gmail.com
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Churmatin Nasoichah
Available Online 28 July 2025.
DOI
10.2991/978-2-38476-438-9_6How to use a DOI?
Keywords
Javanese Custom; Rite of Transition; ‘Tepung tawar’; Wedding
Abstract

Almost all Javanese communities in Java and overseas perform weddings according to their customs, as in North Sumatra. However, one unique and different thing is the ‘tepung tawar’ tradition for the bride and groom. Then, this research aims to determine the influence of the ‘tepung tawar’ tradition on Javanese wedding customs in North Sumatra. Then, to know the meaning of the ‘tepung tawar’ tradition for the Javanese ethnic group in North Sumatra. The research method used is qualitative, with theories about rites of passage and language. The ‘tepung tawar’ tradition during a traditional Javanese wedding shows that culture is dynamic. The ‘tepung tawar’ is a tradition of the Malay ethnic community but is also used by Javanese people who migrate to North Sumatra. When giving ‘tepung tawar,’ rhymes in Malay are not used but are expressed in Javanese as a means of communication.

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Proceedings of the 8th International Conference on Language, Literature, Culture, and Education (ICOLLITE 2024)
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Advances in Social Science, Education and Humanities Research
Publication Date
28 July 2025
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978-2-38476-438-9
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2352-5398
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