GEI 2/UNIT 4C

(while)

Bridal shower: held by the bride-to-be within two months to two weeks before the wedding day

Siraman: done one day before the wedding day

(In contrast)

The Merarik rituals: Lombok wedding ceremony

Ngerorot ritual: A Balinese tradition

(on the other hand)

Peningsetan: Symbolize a commitment before marriage after a proposal is accepted

Seserahan: Symbolize the husband’s responsibility towards the wife

(whereas)

Kinds of items presented

Peningsetan: More culturally-meaningful items

Seserahan: A combination of both cultural and personal items

(Although)

Peningsetan and Seserahan:

Both symbolize the commitment of the groom-to-be to more serious relationships: engagement and marriage

They have some differences.

(Similarly)

Palang Pintu ritual & Bagalan ritual: Symbolize the duties of a married couple for a harmonious marriage.

(Both)

Palang Pintu ritual and Bagalan ritual: An opening ritual on the wedding day

(but)

Guests-

Bridal Shower: Consists of close friends and immediate family members f the bride-to-be

Siraman: Close friends and immediate family members of bride-to-be

(Although)

the Bridal Shower & Siraman ritual:

from different cultures

similar in a number of ways.