DINAMIKA SISTEM UPACARA PERKAWINAN BATAK SIMALUNGUN DI KABUPATEN SIMALUNGUN, SUMATRA UTARA TAHUN 1950-2010

Abstract

Simalungun is one of regencies in North Sumatra. This Study aims to
determine the dynamics of the marital system of Batak Simalungun in 1950-2010.
In addition, to find out the wedding ceremony of Batak Simalungun,
understanding the influence of Christianity in the traditional wedding of
Simalungun, as well as understanding the factors that cause people of Batak
Simalungun to be less interested in the traditional wedding ceremony and also the
people of Batak Simalungun wedding ceremony.
To obtain the required data, the researchers used field research methods
by using oral history techniques, techniques which aim to collect data by means of
observation to learn about the site, interviews and documentation of traditional
leaders of taking photos at weddings that still apply the tradition of Batak
Simalungun. Literary study was done to collect the data by reading books related
to the problem studied, documented the dynamics of the relationship of Batak
Simalungun traditional wedding ceremonies.