Analysis of The Meaning of The Traditional Marriage Process Tepung Tawar in The Riau Malay Wedding Tradition

Tepung Tawar is one of the Malay traditions that is still practiced
in Malay society today. However, some people have started to leave this
tradition, therefore the researcher will explain the meaning of this tradition
Tepung Tawar so that people know and can maintain and preserve the
tradition. This study aims to analyze the importance of Tepung Tawar in
traditional Malay marriages. The analysis focused on: (1) the ceremony
Tepung Tawar , and (2) The process of the ceremony Tepung Tawar . This
study uses a qualitative descriptive method with data collection through
interviews with the secretary of the customary institution, namely Mr. Hery
Budiman, video and audio recordings as observation material. In analyzing
the meaning of the ceremony Tepung Tawar in Malay marriages, Charles
Sanders Peirce's semiotic theory is used. The results of this study relate to the
Malay tribal community. There are several processes in the ceremony Tepung
Tawar from patting Tepung Tawar to sowing yellow rice, washing rice and
washing. In the process Tepung Tawar the Malay ethnic marriage has a
certain meaning.