Parang Badau

Parang Badau are sharp weapons made ​​of iron, simple shape without knick knacks. Its usefulness as a tool for cutting wood or cleaning the bushes when entering the forest or agricultural membersikan Belitung island.
The weapon is a typical ancient Malays. as a tool to fight in order to defend themselves from the enemy. Meanwhile, according to the history of the Pacific Islands observer Ian Sancin the 13th century stands in Badau small kingdom led by King with the title Ronggo udo. at that time the Majapahit era has opened residential areas and farming activities, the activities blacksmith in Badau already applies when it masarakatnya directly taught master blacksmith of Majapahit. In 1365 Belitung name is listed in the poem written by the professor Prapanca kartagama.

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