Meaning of Kartini Day Just Wearing Kebaya and Batik?
Kartini Day is not just about celebrating by wearing kebaya and batik or traditional clothes. Through Kartini's letters, which shout about emancipation and are very far ahead of her time, we read and absorb what Kartini actually fought for, for Indonesian women. And actually, how similar are the things that happened to Kartini, with what is happening now.
"How big a difference it would be for Indonesian society if women were educated well. And for the needs of women themselves, we hope with great hope that lessons and education will be provided, because this is what will bring happiness to them." (Kartini's letter to Mrs. Van Kool, August 1901)
Modern women are sometimes still looked down upon. Given different double standards because of their gender. Indeed, for education and work, we can say that we are the same as men. But we still experience it, right? What is called different treatment, just because we are women?
In almost most of her letters, Kartini complained and questioned the culture in Java, which was an obstacle to women's progress. Kartini wanted women to have the same freedom as men, namely to be able to study and learn. All based on Divinity, Wisdom and Beauty, coupled with Humanitarianism (humanity) and Nationalism (love of the homeland).
"We strive to be truly steadfast, so that we are able to ourselves. Help ourselves. Helping ourselves is often preferable to helping others. And who can help themselves, will be able to help others more perfectly too. " (Kartini's letter to Mrs. Abendanon, December 12, 1902)
Kartini's struggle will still be our struggle, Indonesian women. Consciously or not, have you ever read Kartini's letter or not, what we do and hope for is still the same. Proud to be an Indonesian woman. Proud to be an Indonesian Kartini. Kartini Day is not just about wearing a kebaya.
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