Wednesday, July 2, 2014

“NGUNDUH MANTU” Tradition



Ever heard the term ngunduh Mantu? If you come from Java, the term is usually understood. Ngunduh Mantu is a time when weddings are no longer the responsibility of the woman completely. 
The first procession ngunduh Mantu should be done by the Java community. Ngunduh itself comes from the Javanese language means taking. This means that the law of the woman to take it or bring it home to her husband's family. 


In a traditional Javanese wedding, more women are playing a major role in terms of financing. As for the men, do not spend too much money for the wedding. Why? it's because the whole ritual is determined by the presence of women. Because women have to perform various rituals that have become a tradition passed down through generations.

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