Begalan Tradition In Banyumas District

Abstract

In the marriage ceremony Banyumas, known begalan tradition is believed to be starting reinforcements for both the bride and groom. Begalan also serves as a cue for the provision of family life both bride and groom. Begalan played by Joko Joko Sengkolo and Kelantung. Both plays begalan by way of dialogue, they become media transformation of symbolic values contained in begalan equipment. When viewed from the side of the sociological meaning contained in begalan have met nine family functions ie , functions of Biological, Economic, Love, Education, Protection, Socializing, Recreation, Family Status and Function of Religion. If what is in begalan be accepted and executed by both the bride and groom do not rule out the possibility that the function of the family will go well and undoubtedly happy family life and prosperity will be formed.