10 Interesting Fact About Archery

Transcript:

Languages:

• Archery is part of Indonesian culture since prehistoric times.
• In the past, archery was used as a hunting tool and defense from enemy attacks.
• Archery techniques used by Indonesian people are very diverse, depending on regions and ethnic groups.
• Archery in Indonesia not only requires strong physical, but also concentration and expertise in controlling breathing.
• Besides being a sport, archery is also often used as entertainment in traditional events or religious ceremonies.
• Indonesia has archery athletes who have won a gold medal in the Asian Games sports event, such as Riau Ega Agatha in 2018.
• Some types of traditional Indonesian arcs include Javanese bow, Dayak bow, and Bali bow.
• As technology develops, archery in Indonesia is also carried out using modern bow and other more sophisticated equipment.
• Indonesia has an active archery community, such as the Indonesia Archery Community and the Indonesian Archery Federation.
• Archery is also used as a sport that can help in the process of rehabilitation and development of social skills for children with special needs.