The word Ngeuyeuk Seureuh comes from the Sundanese language 'ngaheuyeuk' which means to cultivate. This ceremony is carried out to ask for the blessing of the parents of the two prospective brides at the woman's house. Usually this...
moreThe word Ngeuyeuk Seureuh comes from the Sundanese language 'ngaheuyeuk' which means to cultivate. This ceremony is carried out to ask for the blessing of the parents of the two prospective brides at the woman's house. Usually this ceremony is carried out one day before the marriage ceremony, and at the same time as the offering procession. This ceremony is also filled with household advice and often contains sex education. The ceremony is presided over by a Nini Pangeuyeuk, or a woman who is familiar with this ceremony and is often a Sundanese make-up artist. Not everyone is allowed to attend this ceremony, only the bride and groom, their closest family and parents have a special role. Not only that, a girl, a teenager who has not yet experienced puberty, and an adult woman who has never been married are also not allowed to attend this ceremony. Through this ritual, the bride and groom are expected to realize the philosophy of 'Kawas Gula Jeung Peuet' which literally means 'like sugar with ripe sap'. This proverb describes a harmonious life, loving each other and avoiding disputes as much as possible.
