Local showmen from northwest Indonesia performed an amazing but gruesome talent of 'weapon immunity', where they were able to use sharp weapons on their own bodies but remain unharmed.

The talent was shown at an event in Simeulue island, Aceh Province on February 5.

Music plays as knives, machetes, and electric drills are all sliced over the bodies of the performers but leave no marks on their bodies.

This tradition is called 'Debus', and is performed by the Acehnese people when they shortly welcome guests who come to an area in Aceh.

The performers claim that their immunity come from adherence to strict practices such as not leaving worship, always being kind, and continuing to be humble.

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Ever seen an immune action? In Aceh, there is a tradition called Debus. Namely, playing music accompanied by movements displaying the immune power of a sharp weapon.

This extreme tradition that has existed since the time of the Sultanate of Iskandar Muda. Usually this tradition was carried out when trying to fight against the Dutch invaders at that time.


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Playing with sharp weapons accompanied by prayers and tambourine music blows. This is the action of Debus from Simeulue Island, Aceh Province, Indonesia.

Knives, machetes, and electric drills were plugged into the bodies of the demain. However, these sharp weapons do not hurt the players.

Debus is a tradition of the Acehnese people when they shortly welcome guests who come to an area in Aceh.

This action was also one of the customs that had been used since the time of Sultan Iskandar Muda when he briefly fought against the Dutch invaders at that time.

To be immune from sharp weapons, restrictions such as not leaving worship, always being kind, and continuing to be humble must be carried out by these debus players.

This is so that the bodies of the players are not injured by sharp weapons.

INTERVIEW: Afanuddin / Debus player

The appearance of the Debus tradition was made by the government of Pulau Simeulue Regency to mentor the interest of tourists to come on holiday in this district. Besides Debus, Simeulue Island is also famous for its beautiful sea and delicious food that is worth trying.


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