Giving jujuran in socio-cultural marriage of Banjar Community

Abstract

In Banjar community marriages, giving jujuran (a dowry) from the prospective groom to the prospective bride has become a tradition. The research was conducted with a qualitative approach, namely, to determine the description of the jujuran tradition in the marriage of the Banjar community, Banjar Regency. The purpose of this study is to determine what motivates the holding of jujuran in the marriage of the Banjar community, Banjar Regency. The results indicated that the amount of the jujuran tradition in marriage varies, namely; One hundred and fifty million Rupiahs, One hundred million Rupiahs, Twenty-three million Rupiahs, and Twenty million Rupiahs. The motivation for this tradition is due to the social status of the prospective bride’s parents/family, to assist in the wedding reception, and as a prestige of the prospective groom.