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To Cite this Article: Bakar, N. A., Kartolo, R. (2019). Symbolic Meaning of ‘Tepung Tawar’ in Deli Malay Traditional Marriage Ceremony in the City of Medan. International Journal of Academic Research in Business and Social Sciences, 9(11), 907–913.
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