VIDEO: Why Does A Girl Blocking The Door Of The House Drag A Match In Javanese Tradition?

Why can a girl blocking the door of the house drag a match in Javanese tradition? VOIdukasi (VOI Video graphics team)

In Javanese customs and culture, it is often heard about the prohibition of unmarried women or girls from blocking the entrance to the house, either sitting or standing. These customs are passed down from generation to generation in Javanese society. Then, why can there be such a tradition? Is such a culture still valid today? Listen to the discussion expressed by R Surodjo, a cultural activist from Soloraya.