propose to the intended. The groom's family sends a group of close relatives to The proposal starts with the presentation of sirih and a poetry recital of pantuns by both sides. The literary talents of the poets are exalted and appreciated as a sign of good breeding and intelligence. An example of such poetry is given below: Orang Jawa turun ke dusun, Singgah sejenak di pinggir kota Kami bawa tersusun, Sudilah sepiak pembuka kata. Translated, it means: A Javanese visited his orchard. And dropped by at a town to unwind; We bring along betel nut leaves to chat. Please have one to mind. Thereafter, after the presentation of the sirih to the parents of the intended, they put forth the marriage proposal in a formal manner. betel tuu leaf, sometimes spelt sineh by non-Malays. four line quartains