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Old 29th June 2009, 10:03 AM   #19
Alam Shah
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Originally Posted by Jean
Hi Alam Shah,
... I read that it is customary for the Minangkabau to wear gold-painted wooden krisses during wedding ceremonies.
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Jean
Yup, I've read that too..
red and gold are traditional Minang colours - red (which symbolises courage), black (which symbolises strength) and yellow or gold (which symbolises victory)..
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