The Javanese Wedding

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Tuesday, February 8, 2011

Second : UNDERSTANDING JAVA

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Java is an island of Indonesia which has population of 136 million and becoming the world's most populous island, and one of the most densely populated regions in the world. Java island is home to 60% of Indonesia's population. In west java, located Jakarta as The Indonesian capital city. Java island is divided into four provinces, West Java, Central Java, East Java, and Banten, and two special districts, Jakarta and Yogyakarta.

Every province and district in Java has their own uniqueness which also embedded in their wedding tradition. Mine and my husband's family are coming from Central Java. So that uphold our Javanese culture in our wedding ceremony has bring sanctity and true happiness for us.