ANALYSIS OF THE VALUE OF THE TEPUK TEPUNG TAWAR TRADITION IN TRADITIONAL WEDDING CEREMONIES IN LINGGA REGENCY: Analisis Nilai Tradisi Tepuk Tepung Tawar pada Upacara Adat Pernikahan Kabupaten Lingga

Julia julia (Universitas Maritim Raja Ali Haji)
Dody Irawan (Pendidikan Bahasa dan Sastra Indonesia, Universitas Maritim raja Ali Haji, Tanjungpinang)
Ahada Wahyusari (Pendidikan Bahasa dan Sastra Indonesia, Universitas Maritime raja Ali Haji, Tanjungpinang)
Suhardi (Pendidikan Bahasa dan Sastra Indonesia, Universitas Maritime raja Ali Haji, Tanjungpinang)
Legi elfitra (Pendidikan Bahasa dan Sastra Indonesia, Universitas Maritime raja Ali Haji, Tanjungpinang)
Abdul Malik (Pendidikan Bahasa dan Sastra Indonesia, Universitas Maritime raja Ali Haji, Tanjungpinang)

Santhet: (Jurnal Sejarah, Pendidikan Dan Humaniora)
Vol 10 No 4 (2026): Santhet (Jurnal Sejarah Pendidikan Dan Humaniora)

This study aims to analyze the traditional values ​​embodied in the "puking bumbu tawar" traditional ceremony at weddings in Lingga Regency. Data were obtained through observation, in-depth interviews with traditional leaders and cultural figures, and documentation of ceremonial activities. The results show that the "puking bumbu tawar" tradition possesses a deeply meaningful sign system, based on Charles Morris's semiotic theory, which consists of signs, signals, and symbols. This tradition is a form of cultural expression passed down from generation to generation and plays a crucial role in shaping the social, spiritual, and moral order of society. The "puking bumbu tawar" tradition plays a crucial role in maintaining the continuity of Malay cultural values, strengthening social relations, and strengthening regional identity. "puking bumbu tawar" serves not only as a traditional ritual but also as a medium for transmitting cultural values, a means of character education, and strengthening the identity of the Lingga Malay community amidst the tide of modernization.