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Originally Posted by A. G. Maisey
You've opened my eyes here Alam Shah.
I am most familiar with Javanese society, and in Javanese society it is probably true to say that there are no left-handers.
The left hand is unclean, and we do not use it to give or receive anything, it is unthinkable that a keris could be orientated to a left hand position.
My understanding of what you have written is that in Malaysia and South Sumatera, this non-use of the left hand does not apply.
Is this so?
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Interesting comment.
I know that one would not shake with the left hand or give something with the left hand in certain countries / societies.
So, not handling a keris with your left hand seems logical.
But indeed how wide spread is this ? does it apply to sumatra and/or malaysia ?
thanks and best regards,
Willem