Indonesia: Shortly Woman Pillions Not Allowed Biker Style |
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File under Travel Female
Author: Mike Werner
Location: Normandy, France
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Sometimes the world goes backwards, not forwards, as is the case in the city of Lhokseumawe in Indonesia. Indonesia, a former Dutch colony, is now predominately Muslim, and in Lhokseumawe the town fools elders have decided that female pillion riders are not going to be allowed to sit as bikers sit on a motorcycle, with a leg on each side of the bike.
Instead, in the name of Muslim decency and to protect the woman from unwanted male sexual desires, they will need to sit amazon style, ie, both legs on the same side. Funny enough, they are allowed to ride the motorcycle, and that is allowed to be done in normal style. However, women must wear a head scarf and clothing must cover all parts of her body.
But then maybe they'll allow the ladies to ride backwards. That way they are totally safe. Maybe we should write them a letter explaining that for decency, it's better to put the woman backwards.... what do you think?
Via: Le Repaire des Motards
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