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Banten Debus Attraction

Debus is very dangerous attraction from Banten. Reputedly this attraction came from an area named alMadad. The main of Debus Attraction is Silat Martial Arts and the use of weapons. Banten Debus Attraction  focus on one player immune to attacks with sharp objects.

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Debus growing and developing since a hundred years ago, coinciding with islam religion development in Banten. In the beginning this arts has a function as religious propaganda. In the Dutch Colonial Period and at the time of Sultan Agung Tirtayasa, debus used to evoke the spirit of people againts the colonialism.

Debus in Arabic which means a sharp weapon made of iron, has a pointed tip and slightly rounded shape. With this tool Debus injured players, and usually can not be penetrated even if Debus was beaten many times by others.  Body Immunity Attractions is another variation that is performed Debus. Among other things, belly pierced with a sharp object or a spear, cut body with a machete until the injured and uninjured, eat fire, insert a long needle into the tongue, skin, cheeks until translucent and does not hurt. Cutting limbs up to hurt and bleed but it can be cured in immediately, flush the body with hard water until the clothes they wore dibadan crushed, chewed glass / glass flakes, burn the body. And many more attractions that they do.

Debus is One of Unique Indonesia Cultural