Makna simbolik Prosesi Minggung dalam Adat Pernikahan Masyarakat Ulu Ogan

Abstract

ndonesia is an archipelagic country that is rich in cultural, ethnic, ethnic and racial diversity, customs, values , and
culture regulate several aspects of life such as social relations, society, rituals, and myths that are believed by the
community. The formulation of the problem in this writing is how the meaning of the Minggung procession (offerings to
ancestors at a wedding) in the wedding customs of the Gunung Tiga Village community is analyzed using symbolic
interactionism, which is usually carried out 2 days before the marriage contract by the Ulu Ogan community with
offerings, candles, incense, roses, and prayers for the ancestors. The Minggung Procession in the Wedding Customs of
the Ulu Ogan community is analyzed using Symbolic Interactionism Theory to see the meaning and agreement of Mind,
Self, and Society. This type of research is qualitative, with in-depth interview methods. This research paradigm is
constructivist. The research results found that the meaning of Minggung agreed upon by the Ulu Ogan community is
based on self, mind, and society, the meaning of Minggung is respect for ancestors which is a form of ritual
communication. This meaning is obtained from the thoughts of the people who consider this a tradition which is a
message from their ancestors that must be preserved.
Keywords : interactionisme symbolic, Ogan’s culture, Minggung