Malay weddings
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Malay weddings are traditional marriage ceremonies in Malay culture that blend Islamic rites with rich customs, music, attire, and communal feasting.
All labels observed (1)
| Label | Occurrences |
|---|---|
| Malay weddings canonical | 1 |
Statements (77)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
Islamic-influenced ritual
ⓘ
Malay cultural practice ⓘ traditional wedding ceremony ⓘ |
| attire |
baju Melayu
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baju kebaya ⓘ baju kurung ⓘ selendang or shawl ⓘ songket outfits ⓘ tengkolok or tanjak ⓘ veil for bride ⓘ |
| coreLanguageUsed | Malay language ⓘ |
| culture | Malay culture ⓘ |
| dance |
joget
ⓘ
silat pengantin ⓘ zapin ⓘ |
| feature |
communal feasting
ⓘ
exchange of hantaran trays ⓘ henna application ⓘ photo-taking on pelamin ⓘ traditional dance ⓘ traditional music ⓘ use of bunga manggar ⓘ use of bunga telur ⓘ use of hadrah or marhaban ⓘ use of kompang ⓘ use of pelamin ⓘ |
| food |
assorted kuih-muih
ⓘ
ayam masak merah ⓘ nasi briyani ⓘ nasi minyak ⓘ rendang ⓘ |
| genderNorm |
gender-segregated seating in some communities
ⓘ
modest dress code ⓘ |
| giftCustom |
door gifts for guests
ⓘ
duit salam ⓘ |
| influencedBy |
Sharia
ⓘ
surface form:
Islamic law (Sharia)
local royal court traditions ⓘ pre-Islamic Malay customs ⓘ |
| keyPhase |
akad nikah
ⓘ
berinai ⓘ bersanding ⓘ bertunang ⓘ hantaran exchange ⓘ majlis bertandang ⓘ majlis kenduri ⓘ majlis persandingan ⓘ malam berinai ⓘ meminang ⓘ merisik ⓘ walimah ⓘ |
| legalRequirement |
marriage solemnization by kadi or imam
ⓘ
payment of mas kahwin ⓘ presence of wali for bride ⓘ two male Muslim witnesses ⓘ |
| modernTrend |
hotel or banquet hall receptions
ⓘ
professional photography and videography ⓘ themed color-coordinated decor ⓘ use of wedding planners ⓘ |
| music |
ghazal or zapin music
ⓘ
kompang ensemble ⓘ traditional Malay orchestra ⓘ |
| region |
Brunei Darussalam
ⓘ
surface form:
Brunei
Indonesia ⓘ Malaysia ⓘ Singapore ⓘ southern Thailand ⓘ |
| religiousBasis | Islam ⓘ |
| religiousCoreRite | akad nikah ⓘ |
| socialFunction |
community gathering
ⓘ
family alliance formation ⓘ |
| symbolism |
bersanding symbolizes public recognition of marriage
ⓘ
bunga telur symbolizes fertility and blessings ⓘ pelamin symbolizes royal dais ⓘ |
| timeSpan | often celebrated over multiple days ⓘ |
| venue |
community hall
ⓘ
family home ⓘ mosque compound ⓘ |
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