A Description of Traditional Wedding in Angkola Batak Ethnic

Abstract

This research discusses marriage in the Angkola Batak ethnic culture, which is one of the tribes in Indonesia with a rich cultural heritage. The purpose of this study is to understand the tradition of marriage in the Angkola Batak culture, including the customs, symbols, and processes involved in the celebration of the marriage. In writing this paper, the author uses a qualitative descriptive method to examine and explain Angkola Batak marriage by considering the roles of mora, anak boru, and khangi. The author collected some relevant sources from alumni papers and copied some information to be used as references. customary texts, books, journals and other sources that discuss marriage in the context of the Angkola Batak culture. The results showed that marriage in Angkola Batak culture has unique and complex characteristics, reflecting the traditional values upheld by the Angkola Batak community. This research provides insight into the importance of the sustainability of the Angkola Batak ethnic culture through the tradition of marriage. A better understanding of marriage in this culture, cultural diversity in Indonesia and maintaining a rich cultural heritage in the midst of changing times. This research can also serve as a foundation for further research on other aspects of the Angkola Batak culture and their marriage practices.