10 Interesting Fact About Weapons

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• Indonesian traditional weapons consist of various types such as keris, swords, spears, and arrows.
• Keris is the most popular traditional Indonesian weapon and is considered a symbol of courage and honor.
• The most famous Indonesian sword is a machete sword made of iron and has a unique shape.
• Spear is a very effective weapon in close combat and used by Indonesian heroes such as General Sudirman.
• Arrows in Indonesia are usually made of bamboo and used for hunting and fighting.
• In addition to traditional weapons, Indonesia also has modern weapons such as rifles, pistols, and grenades.
• The first firearms used in Indonesia were hanging rifles or matchlock rifles in the 16th century.
• During the colonial period, the Dutch banned the Indonesian indigenous population from having weapons, except traditional weapons such as keris.
• Indonesian traditional weapons also have high aesthetic value and are often used as decorations or traditional ceremonial equipment.
• Indonesian traditional weapons are also often used in martial arts such as pencak silat and play an important role in Indonesian culture.