Masked warriors: Indonesia fighters wield whips in traditional duels

Bouts of Caci typically involve two men wearing shields, masks and whips made out of rattan. (AFP pic)

SURABAYA: Dressed in bright colours and lunging at each other with long, looping whips, martial arts fighters in Indonesia were cheered by spectators as they dueled during a traditional festival on Sunday.




The festival — which took place in Subaya, Indonesia’s second largest city — aims to preserve and promote Caci and the Manggarai culture, the organiser said.

