VIDEO: Why Javanese Keep Keris Behind Their Bodies

JAKARTA - If you pay attention, when Javanese people wear traditional clothes, a keris is always tucked behind their bodies. Keris is known as a traditional weapon originating from Java. The keris has been registered and recognized by UNESCO, as a non-human material world cultural heritage originating from Indonesia since 2005. Then, why do Javanese people have a tradition of wearing a keris on the back? Here's the review.