In the sultanate era of Sumbawa, Keraci (Stick Fighting) is one kind of agility contest to select some best warriors for the kingdom, the fighters have to have the power of moving, the power of beating, and nimbleness. they will dressed in a special costum called “PAMULANG” to cover their body up to their head, the Rattan stick is named “WE” is firmly tied to their wrist, the Shield which called “EMPAR” is made of a deer skin that mounted in a wooden frame. One end of the Rattan Stick is usually bigger than the other end.
People will come to watch and form a circle. then a traditional musical called “BAGERO” be played, one fighter will immediately come forward to the middle of the audience to look for challengers, taking out the word brags. that called "NGUMANG"
Nowdays, this is a kind of rare traditional attraction in Sumbawa, it is only be held in a big or particular ceremony, but.. those who are interested in seeing this amazing stick fighting, can come to Kakiang village, sub district of Moyo Hilir, Sumbawa Regency.
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