MANGUPA HAROAN BORU IN ANGKOLA WEDDING CEREMONY: A SEMIOTIC APPROACH

This study deals with investigating semiotic analysis in Angkola wedding ceremony Mangupa Haroan Boru. This study aims to identify the symbols used and describe of used in Angkola wedding ceremony Mangupa Haroan Boru. Qualitative research analysis was utilized as a research design of this study. The data were in the form of information gathered from interview and written document. From the data analysis, it was discovered that there are 4 symbols in Angkola wedding ceremony Mangupa Haroan Boru. Egg (symbol of unity), white rice (symbol of sincerely), fish (fellowship), shrimps (the up down of life) are some of the examples. Togetherness, social bonding and ways of appreciation clearly indicate that mangupa is significant for this ethnic. Symbolizing of fertility, appreciation, sweet life to the bridegroom, blessing, creating strong bonding, good relationship between guest and marriage declaration are some of the significant on the present those mangupa in the Angkola wedding. Therefore it is important for those people especially the young generation to know all those practices or else these customs and traditions will lessen and disappeared.