Keris in Java community

In the community of Central Java, in general, for a in the particular, for example, the marriage ceremony, the people must be put on clothing prianya Jawi jangkep (Java fully dressed). And obligations that must be obeyed, especially by men, bridegroom, the need to use / wear clothing styles of Javanese batik berkain namely, the clothing, headgear (kuluk) and also a keris in place at the waist. Why should the keris? Because of the keris by the community is represented in Java as a symbol of "manliness." And because sometimes when a man because his bride can not attend the ceremony in the meeting, he represented the keris. Keris is a symbol of heritage.