This ceremony is called introduction from Marhata Sinamot’s Ceremony.
Generally, this ceremony is done at the woman’s place at the night. Each delegation writes the result of the discussion at the Marhusip time that later on
considered as material of discussion at the Marhata Sinamot.
3.4 Marhata Sinamot
Marhata Sinamot talks about dowry Sinamot. The man’s side along with
“Sabutuha” and Boru’s side come to the woman’s place. In this ceremony, the man’s side preparer meat. These generally are pig and Tuak Na Tonggi. The
woman’s side preparer’s rice and gold fish Dengke Sitio-tio.
According to the Sinamot or the dowry which is accepted by the woman’s
parents Suhut Bolon Parboru is not included other Parjambaran, like part of Suhi Ni Ampang Na Opat. It is paid separated by the man’s side, it is called
Ragi-ragi Ni Sinamot. It is same as Parjambaron Dalihan Na Tolu, it is paid by
the man’s side. Generally, this can be paid at the time of the wedding ceremony. Consequently, Marhata Sinamot realizes about the decisions they made up
at the Marhusip. There are two ways in the Marhata Sinamot, they are Sitombol way and Rambu Pinudun way. The Sitombol way means that all the necessity in
the wedding ceremony included in the dowry, but Jambar Na Gok for element of Suhi Ni Ampang Na Opat, and Jambar Na Gok for Dalihan Na Tolu is given
separately by man’s side Paranak. On the other hand, the meaning of Rambu Pinudun is all of the Parjambaran. Jambar Na Gok for Suhi Ni Ampang Na Opat
and also Jambar Na Gok for Dalihan Na Tolu, included all of the expense for wedding ceremony. This also included in the Sinamot Rambu Pinudun which is
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agreed by both side. There are two ways give the dowry. The first, before party is done. The dowry is shared for the persons who have right to accept it, like
Parjambaran Na Gok Suhi Ni Ampang Na Opat and also Parjambaran Na Gok Dalihan Na Tolu. This is done to shorten the time at the marriage ceremony. But
Ulos Herbang which was fixed has to be given at the party. It reminds us that Ulos is going too twisted for those who man has interest. The second, the dowry is
given at the marriage ceremony, so that the program is done until night.
3.5 Wedding Ceremony
