Abstract:
Marriage according to Banjarese custom in Martapura, Banjar Regency is the business of all parties, both the bride
and groom, but is the obligation of both parents, tengganai, formal leaders, and traditional leaders. In Banjar
traditional marriage procedures, there is a bridal shower ritual ceremony. The purpose of this study is to describe
the implementation of the bridal shower ritual and the meaning contained in the ritual in the Banjar traditional
wedding ceremony. The research method used in this study is a qualitative approach. The results of the study
found that the bridal shower ceremony aims to purify physically and spiritually because on the next day the bride
and groom will carry out one of the sacred tasks in life in the world, namely undergoing marriage mahligai. The
bridal shower only purifies the body, but the implied meaning is that the bride and groom are ready to purify
themselves physically and mentally. As well as to fortify the bride and groom from various unwanted disturbances.
The meaning contained in the bridal shower ritual is that a blessed life has the hope that in carrying out a
relationship in the household, happiness is always given. Behaving well in pisit is symbolized by nyiur (coconut).
Nyiur has the meaning of the tree of life which is very useful for others. The meaning of living together is symbolized
by baras lakatan (glutinous rice) which means a form of hope for the safety of the bride and groom. Habang sugar
has a sweet meaning and is red in color, the hope is that everything that is done always bears sweet fruit or has
a meaning that the sugar can symbolize a beautiful life that is lived with his life partner. hintalu (egg) has the
meaning of a symbol of life as a generational strength which is expected to have a strong future generation and
always be useful for others.
