Caci (Indonesian pronunciation: [tʃatʃi]) is a form of fighting with a whip or stick. [1] It appears to be indigenous to Flores in East Nusa Tenggara, but it is also practiced in neighboring islands of …

Caci whip fighting is one of the traditional fighting arts of the Manggarai community on Flores Island, East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia. Whip fighting can be done as a ritual, a show, or a …

Indonesian martial arts includes a variety of fighting systems native to or developed in the archipelago of Indonesia, both the age-old traditional arts, and the more recently developed …

Jul 28, 2024 · Caci: The Traditional Whip Fighting Dance of Manggarai Introduction Caci, an indigenous whip fighting dance from the Manggarai region on the island of Flores, Indonesia, …

Nov 29, 2012 · These villagers are so desperate for rain they have resorted to an ancient ritual where they attack each other with whips to try and influence the weather. And instead of …

I had this pecut custom-made and this was the first time I got to try it out. Over in Indonesia, they use these for dances and traditional performances. You ...

The whip (Indonesian: pecut, cambuk) is one of the traditional weapons found in Indonesia. The people from the island of Madura used such whips for driving cattle, and it is a natural …

Feb 3, 2020 · A female flogging squad has enraged Indonesian activists. Authorities in the province say more women are committing "moral" offenses, which are punishable in Islamic …

Caci is a ritual whip fight and a major element of the Manggarai cultural identity in the western part of the island of Flores. Caci is played out by two men, with one in the role of aggressor and the …

The Manggarai Caci Whip Fights are a celebration of dance and battle between tribesmen during Penti, a festival held after harvest to end the old agricultural year.