ALINEAL
SEASON 2 - ALEA: Chapter 69
The next day H-1 before the wedding ceremony took place, Alea held a procession of traditional Javanese rituals held near her residential pool, the event was started with a procession of sungkeman.
First Alea performs a sungkeman to Eyang kakung and his daughter Eyang (Rio and Ana)
"Happy dear" Ana hugs and kisses her beloved granddaughter, Alea smiles happily, then she turns to her beloved ayhanda and the atmosphere turns to haru.
"Dad, thank you for supporting me with thoyyiban's living. Thank you for being the best dad for me. Thank you for giving me the best education. Do’akan your daughter is into the family sakinah mawaddah wa rahmah. Do’ your daughter has sons who sholeh and sholeh later"
Rangga hugged and kissed the princess only wayangnya, then the event continued with a flush that aims to cleanse the soul of the bride, Alea sat in a place that has been provided, Alea, on the pandan mat and watered by the pinisulet, namely his family who has been appointed. Lastly, Alea was watered by a jug of water by her father.
After doing the watering Rangga poured the remaining water from the jug to Alea for ablution use. The empty jug was held by Rangga and then dropped to the ground so that it broke.
The process of dropping the pitcher is accompanied by a speech “Niat ingsun ora mecah jug, nanging mecah pamore my son Alea Shakira Pratama. The breaking of the pitcher became a symbol of Alea breaking apart as a mature woman and radiating sina charm.
Then followed by cutting Alea hair or called rikmo cut.
Nathan's family envoys will also hand over Nathan's bride's haircut to put together. The combination of these haircuts was then buried in the courtyard of Rangga's residence.
The procession of Javanese traditional watering at this stage aims to have all bad things buried along with the hair, so that later both are only accompanied by goodness and happiness in the household.
After all, the Javanese traditional watering procession will end with Rangga carrying his daughter to the room, this symbolizes how the affection of Rangga always accompanied his beloved daughter until the last second before a new page in Alea's life.
"Now I'm heavy, huh Dad?" whispered Alea.
"No, until whenever you remain my precious little daughter to Dad" said Rangga.
"Dodol dawetnya hayuk bought" said Ana with a happy smile.
They use the fractions of the precarious as money to buy the dawet. This procession symbolizes that in the wedding ceremony that will be held, visited by many guests and dawet was sold.
Do not stop there at night, continue with the night midodareni. On this night Nathan and his extended family came to Alea's residence and sent a petition to his future wife. The ceremony contains items of daily needs, among others: Bathing equipment, clothing, shoes, bags, makeup or cosmetic tools, fruits and others. In the Javanese tradition, offerings must be given in odd numbers.
On midodareni night, Alea was only allowed inside the bridal room and all she could see were sisters and female guests. In fact, Nathan himself was prohibited from seeing his future wife that night.
The next procession in midodareni is the handover of Chess Wedha. This is advice or advice given by Rangga to Nathan.
Rangga conveyed it in English so that Nathan and his family could understand very well what he said.
"Daniel Jonathan Artado, as you take up this new meaningful role as a husband. I have some words of advice, called CHESS WEDHA" said Rangga.
"Firstly, you have a chance to wed and build a family with our beloved daughter. This means that your steps forward must be led with maturity. Refrain from acting like a bachelor who cares only for himself. Make your white understand that you are now here to protect her" Rangga paused for a moment.
"Secondly, may you respect her parents as you do your. This is because, we too now see you as our very own son" he continued.
"Thirdly, live according to social values, take heed of the law, respect and care for others such that you can find peace and happiness in life. Fourhly, stay close to God, creator of all things and live by teachings based on your religion and beliefs. May you find happiness, contentmentand peace and may you become a man who inspires many" concluded Rangga.
This guideline is expected Rangga can be used as a provision for Nathan in navigating his married life with his beloved daughter.