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| Debus |
an art
which demonstrates the remarkable human ability, immune to sharp
weapons, fire resistant, hard drinking water, insert objects into a
whole coconut, fry an egg on the head and others.
Islamic
religion was introduced by Sunan Gunung Jati, one of the founders of
the Sultanate of Cirebon in 1520,
in conjunction with the conquest expedition peacefulness of Sunda Kelapa. Then, when the power held by the Sultan of Banten Ageng Tirtayasa (1651-1682), Debus focused as a tool to evoke the spirit of the warriors in the fight against Dutch colonial traders joined in Vereenigde Oost Indische Compagnie (VOC).
in conjunction with the conquest expedition peacefulness of Sunda Kelapa. Then, when the power held by the Sultan of Banten Ageng Tirtayasa (1651-1682), Debus focused as a tool to evoke the spirit of the warriors in the fight against Dutch colonial traders joined in Vereenigde Oost Indische Compagnie (VOC).
It
is said that martial arts originated from the area Debus al Madad. The
longer the martial arts is growing and growing in all societies as the
art of entertainment offerings for the community. The show is still very
strong core martial arts or martial arts movement and use of weapons.
Debus art offerings, many uses and focus on one player immune to attacks
by sharp items, and sort of sharp weapon is called with the whistle.
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| Atraction Of Debus |
Debus
in Arabic which means sharp weapons made of iron, has a pointed tip and
slightly rounded shape. With this tool whistle players injured, and
usually can not be penetrated even whistle was beaten many times by
others. Attractions attraction of this body immunity is another
variation which is performed whistle. Among other things, belly pierced
with sharp objects or spears, slicing the body with a machete until the
injured and uninjured, eat fire, insert a long needle into the tongue,
skin, cheeks until translucent and not injured. Cutting limbs to wounded
and bleeding but can be cured in immediately, flush the body with hard
water to clothes that cling dibadan crushed, chewed glass / glass
flakes, burn the body. And many more attractions that they do.
In
doing this attraction every player has a requirement that heavy
conditions, before they perform the ritual ritual performances given by
their teachers. Usually done 1-2 weeks before the ritual performed. In
addition they are also required to have a strong faith and be confident
with the teachings of Islam. Precepts for whistle players are not
allowed to drink liquor, gambling, playing a woman, or steal. And the
players also have to believe and did not hesitate in carrying out these
actions, the offenses committed by a player can be very harmful to the
player's soul.
According
to some historical sources, Debus has a relationship with a
congregation in Islamic teachings. Which in essence is very thick with
religious philosophy, they are in very happy because face to face with
his god. They slammed their ketubuh sharps, no effort but by God alone.
If God does not allow a machete, machetes and bullets injure them. And
they will not hurt.
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| Atraction Debus With Coconut |
At this time many warriors living dikecamatan Walantaka Debus, keragilan and areas of attack. Which is unfortunate existence of whistle more and more reduced, because the youth prefer to seek another livelihood. And because the attraction is also quite dangerous to do, because it is not uncommon that many whistle players hurt from lack of exercise and there are "ignorant" to show they are doing. So the longer the cultural heritage is increasingly extinct. In the past we can see the attraction of this whistle offerings in many areas, but now there are only whistle attractions at the event - a specific event. So not every day we can see this attraction. Cultural heritage, which is increasingly eroded by the changing times
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