Kisah Panji Kembar dari Lamongan

Summary

This video delves into a unique marriage tradition from the coastal area of Lamongan, East Java, where women propose to men. Rooted in the ancient folklore of the Panji Laras and Panji Liris story, the tradition was influenced by the power struggles during the Majapahit Kingdom's decline. The story involves a complex political marriage proposal aimed at forming alliances, but it ends tragically with the deaths of key figures. The legacy of this story still influences marriage customs in Lamongan, where women are the ones to initiate proposals, although the prohibition on marriages with people from Kediri no longer holds today.

Takeaways

• 😀 The unique marriage tradition in Lamongan, where the woman proposes to the man, is specific to the northern coastal region of Lamongan.
• 😀 This tradition is deeply rooted in local folklore, particularly the story of Panji Laras and Panji Liris, which is significant in the cultural context of Lamongan.
• 😀 The origin of the Panji Laras and Panji Liris story is linked to the Majapahit Kingdom and the conflict between Majapahit and Kediri during a civil war.
• 😀 The story's central characters, Panji Laras and Panji Liris, are the sons of Raden Panji Puspokusumo, the ruler of Lamongan, while the daughters of the Kediri ruler, Dewi Andansari and Dewi Andanwangi, were to be married to them as part of a political alliance.
• 😀 The union was meant to solidify an alliance between Kediri and Lamongan to weaken Majapahit, but Lamongan's ruler, Raden Panji Puspokusumo, was hesitant due to the potential risks involved.
• 😀 Before the marriage could take place, Raden Panji Puspokusumo set three conditions: the Kediri princesses must convert to Islam, the male party must formally propose, and the bride must bring gifts of a water barrel and a mat made of stone.
• 😀 When the princesses traveled to Lamongan, an incident occurred where their legs were exposed during a flood, revealing their hairy legs, which caused Panji Laras and Panji Liris to reject them.
• 😀 The rejection led to a tragic turn of events, where the two princesses, feeling humiliated, committed suicide in front of the two brothers.
• 😀 This triggered anger from the Kediri people, leading to a battle where many lives were lost, including Raden Panji Puspokusumo, who was killed in the conflict, and his loyal Patih Mbah Sabil, who died protecting the brothers.
• 😀 The legacy of this story continues today in Lamongan, where the tradition of women proposing to men is still observed in the region's marriage customs, though the prohibition against marriage with Kediri no longer holds any relevance.

Q & A

What is the unique marriage tradition in the northern coastal regions of Lamongan?

In Lamongan, there is a unique tradition where it is the woman who proposes to the man, specifically in the northern coastal areas of Lamongan. This tradition is believed to be an important cultural practice that should be preserved despite the rapid development of civilization.

What is the origin of the tradition where women propose to men in Lamongan?

The tradition originates from a local folklore, particularly the story of Panji Laras and Panji Liris, which developed in the Babadan village, located near the Kali Lamong river in the Mantup subdistrict of Lamongan.

What is the historical background of the story of Panji Laras and Panji Liris?

The story takes place during the peak of the civil war in the Majapahit Kingdom. The kingdom was weakening, and the Adipati of Kediri, wishing to take over, sought alliances with other regions, including Lamongan, through a marriage arrangement.

How did Adipati Kediri plan to use marriage to gain control over Majapahit?

Adipati Kediri planned to marry his two daughters, Dewi Andansari and Dewi Andanwangi, to the twin sons of Raden Panji Puspokusumo of Lamongan. This alliance would serve as a strategic move to encircle Majapahit from both the north (Lamongan) and the south (Kediri).

What conditions did Adipati Lamongan set for the marriage proposal?

Adipati Lamongan set three conditions for the marriage: 1) The two daughters of Adipati Kediri had to convert to Islam, 2) The male side (Lamongan) had to formally propose, and 3) The brides must bring gifts, including a large water container and a mat made of stone.

Why did Panji Laras and Panji Liris reject the marriage proposal?

During the meeting, when Dewi Andansari and Dewi Andanwangi waded through the floodwater, Panji Laras and Panji Liris saw that the brides had thick hair on their legs, which led them to feel disgusted and reject the marriage proposal.

How did Dewi Andansari and Dewi Andanwangi react to the rejection?

Feeling humiliated by the rejection, Dewi Andansari and Dewi Andanwangi committed suicide in front of Panji Laras and Panji Liris, which deeply angered the Kediri followers.

What consequences did the rejection and suicide lead to?

The rejection and subsequent suicides sparked anger in the people of Kediri, leading to a violent conflict. Panji Laras and Panji Liris found themselves in danger, and eventually, they were both killed in battle.

What were the final moments of Raden Panji Puspokusumo?

Raden Panji Puspokusumo, the Adipati of Lamongan, also perished in battle while trying to protect his sons. Before his death, he warned that no descendant of Lamongan should marry someone from Kediri.

How does the story of Panji Laras and Panji Liris influence the current marriage tradition in Lamongan?

The tragic story legitimizes the unique marriage tradition in northern Lamongan, where women propose to men. However, the original warning from Raden Panji Puspokusumo is no longer observed, and today, marriages between people from Lamongan and Kediri are not restricted.