What is Akad Nikah and Menghantar Berian?
The Akad Nikah or in Englsih we called it Solemnization is the first official ceremony where the couple ties the knot because this is where the marriage contract is sealed. At this ceremony, the groom will sign the contract and will agree to provide the "Mas Kahwin" to the bride. Which means that the Akad Nikah is the most important ceremony in the wedding because without this, the marriage would not be valid.
Well the ceremony will start with the groom sitting on a small mattress to make him comfortable facing to the Imam, which is facing to the "Kiblat". They will hold hands in a handshakes manner. And the Imam will say the words of the Akad Nikah to the groom who will then reply the Akad Nikah.
Below is a short video of a proceeding taking place. Notice that everyone is seated on the floor, with the witnesses surrounding the groom and the Imam.
But the people in Brunei started the ceremony with "Menghantar Berian" which also means delivering gifts. It consists of all the request during the engagement day. Which is the bride-to-be request for the gifts and will be replied by the groom. The delivery gifts is usually a grand affair, with an entourage of men or women carrying silver trays adorned with beautiful cloths on top which would display each gift.
Below is a short video of "Menghantar Berian"
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