It remains to be seen whether this will happen in this day and age. But at some point some habits remain the same. A bizarre practice that newlywed couples should not go to the bathroom even in a rush of rage comes from within a particular community. That too the married couple should not use the toilet for three days. There is a practice of not going to the toilet side. This is why they are given less food and water for three days and security is put in place to prevent them from going to the toilet. This practice has been around since the Tidang community.
The Tidang tribe lives in Borneo, on the northeastern border between Indonesia and Malaysia. It is among these communities that such a strange habit continues. There is a practice in this community that if you get married you should not use the toilet for three days after the wedding. The community believes that violating this practice will have dire consequences for their lives.
The bride and groom cannot go to the bathroom for about 3 days after the wedding. They believe that if they get married and use the toilet for 3 days, their vision will deteriorate. Besides, there is a fear that their marriage to the newlyweds may break up or one of the two may die. That is why they are prevented from going to the toilet.
The couple’s children die at a young age. Many tragedies like this happen in their lives. This belief has been lingering among the community for a long time fearing that this practice will not be followed.
Newlyweds are given only three days less water and less food so they do not have to go to the bathroom for three days. A team is kept in custody to monitor them.
Even in a fit of rage the married couple cannot go to the bathroom side for up to three days. Only after three days are the couple allowed to bathe and use the toilet. This practice has been a challenge for newlywed couples. It is strange that such a ritual is practiced by the tribal people today.