MAKNA SIMBOLIK ULOS DALAM PERNIKAHAN ADAT ISTIADAT BATAK TOBA DI BAKARA KECAMATAN BAKTIRAJA KABUPATEN HUMBANG HASUNDUTAN PROVINSI SUMATERA UTARA
Abstract: Marriage is one of
the processes through which the life of every person. Marriage is considered to
be holy and sacred procession because it is only done once in a lifetime, as
well as by the Toba Batak society. Marriage by Batak Toba became a symbol of
joy and pride. In undergoing the wedding procession will not be separated from
the prevailing mores. In wedding customs Batak Toba Ulos becomes very important
and can not be missed. Ulos is a type of clothing-shaped piece of cloth that is
considered kemarat by Toba Batak society. Ulos became a symbol of strength and
is considered to provide warmth for sipenggunanya. Bakara is one of the places
of origin Batak Toba originated. Bakara society still holds tightly to
maintaining the prevailing customs, as well as the use of Ulos both in weddings
and events are also other customs. . The purpose of this study was to look for
the symbolic meaning Ulos examined physically and socially.
This research used qualitative research methods. Subject or resources
that study consisted of 9 people, 2 Raja Hata, 4 people from different
professions and 3 persons through purposive technique. Techniques in this study
using observation, interviews, and documentation.
Results of research conducted by the authors is that the symbolic meaning
Ulos in customs Batak Toba can be assessed through two aspects: the physical
and social aspects. The physical aspect of all things related to the real form
Ulos such as color, and size. In Ulos color can be seen from the three basic
colors of red, white, and black. The red color symbolizes strength and
leadership, white color symbolizes purity and compassion, and the black color
symbolizes the blood, breath, and warmth. By size Ulos has a length of 1.8
meters, a width of 1 meter and the size Ulos may not be altered in order to
make meaning of Ulos will never change. In terms of the social aspect that
everything Something series of governance-related events such as dancing
(manortor), Delivery of carp (Deke), until the procession Ulos giving and
receiving Ulos (mangulosi), however the most important social meaning is
submission of sacred words (hatana) shortly before mangulosi done. All of the
purposes when procession have gread meaning like symbol of joy, symbol of love,
symbol of rewards.
Penulis: Yondhi Darmawan, Noor
Efni Salam
Kode Jurnal: jpkomunikasidd150436
