Aceh Women (Inoeng Aceh)

Acehnese women are also famous for being religious and diligent in worship. So, if we go through some areas in Aceh, we like to see and meet the nymphs who just came down from khayangan. At least, that's the experience of editors when several years ago vacationing in Lhoksaumawe, Aceh.

But are we or the virgins so easy to get Acehnese girls and ask her to marry her? Then, where is the difficulty? What to consider? According to some sources obtained, it is said, that before marrying Aceh girl, there are some things to consider. Among them is the problem of mental and material readiness.

In marriage, all it takes is love and affection, and loyalty and responsibility. But, it turns out that the supporting material in the form can not be ignored. In fact, more often the main supporting factor.

And to marry Aceh girl, need fund not less. Starting from the cost for the show fiance, dowries, weddings, receptions not to mention the cost to meet life after marriage.

This is the cost of marrying an Aceh girl

In Aceh, the dowries given to the prospective wife are rarely in the form of a set of prayer tools. Usually the dowry is given in golden form. The count is not in the form of gram but mayam. One mayam worth 3.3 grams. Once a mayam touched the price of 1.8 million rupiah, but on average, gold price of one mayam ranged from 1.6 to 1.7 million rupiah.

Well the dowry range in Aceh starts from three to 25 mayam. Even above the number depends on who the girl is about to apply. If you marry a girl with a dowry 10 mayam then at least the money to be prepared for 16 to 18 million rupiah. That's a new dowry! Well just imagine if the married was dated 20 or 30 mayam. For dowry alone can cost 30 to 40 million rupiah !!

Usually the determination of the dowry is very dependent on the origin of the girl. Different regions also different customs and culture. Adat in Aceh Besar is different from that in North Aceh. West Aceh also has a different culture from Aceh Tengah. In Aceh there are 23 municipalities each with customary customs. In addition, sometimes the level of education, the work of the girl and the economic level of the family is often an indicator in the determination of the dowry.

Before marriage, some families held a fiance show. If carrying out this procession, then the groom's candidate also handed a gold ring as a bond. In addition to the rings are also brought along as bright as clothing and food materials. But this number of enlightenment is usually only symbolic with a limited number. And the golden cicin has been counted as part of the dowry.

In addition to the cost of buying engagement rings and dowries, there are still other costs to be prepared. Some areas in Aceh have imposed customs called "charred money" and "room contents". This means the prospective husband handed over some "help" money to the reception at the prospective wife's place including the bedroom furniture. The bedroom furniture consists of a bed, dresser and dressing table. Nominalnya ranged from nine million rupiah to the top. And someone has deleted it.

When the linto antat event, or bringing the groom to the baro daughters [bride], then linto must bring the brightness. This brightness consists of clothing materials such as lace [brocade], batik and songket. Clothing materials are also often combined with bags and shoes. Usually paired with the same color.

Haba Asa illustrates as follows: Ring fiance (2 mayam) Rp. 3.200.000, -Seserahan when fiance Rp. 800.000, - Mahar (10 Mayam) Rp. 16.000.000, -Seserahan at reception Rp. 5.000.000, - Deposits Rp. 6.000.000, -Free Room Rp. 15.000.000, - Reception Cost Rp. 20.000.000, -Total Rp. 66.000.000, - [Still under 100 million. Yes still pretty.

What are the advantages or advantages of Acehnese women?

Physically, Aceh girl is known beautiful and sweet. This is because considering the mixing of Aceh with many nations. Aceh is usually called Arab, Chinese, European and Indies. So do not be surprised if to Aceh Jaya precisely in Lamno you will find a blue-eyed girl like a woman in Europe. While if to Pidie many Indian girls. Meanwhile, if to the central region of Aceh, the female women there are white, squirrel-eyed like a Chinese girl.

In addition, Acehnese women are known to be loyal. Acehnese men used to wander. Home also for a long time. But no wife is suing for divorce for jablay reasons. The wife will keep waiting until her husband comes home. While waiting for the husband to come home, the wife must understand how to maintain self-respect.

Another plus is that Acehnese women are also known to be "resilient" to poverty.