Getting to Know the Six Mystical Cities in Indonesia
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VIVA – Indonesia is famous for its many varied cultures and tribes. Because of this, Indonesia is also famous for having cities that are full of mystical things.
These cities not only have culture and amazingly beautiful nature, but it turns out that they are also famous for the many magicians or shamans. So, here are some Indonesian cities that are known as mystical cities, reported by several sources.
1. Banyuwangi
Ilustrasi Bandara Banyuwangi di Jawa Timur.
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Banyuwangi is one of the largest regencies in East Java and even on Java Island with an area of 5.7 square kilometers. The area is quite diverse as it consists of mountains, land, and beaches. The southern part is a plantation and conservation area protected by a nature reserve, the Meru Betiri National Park.
The Banyuwangi area also gets many nicknames. One is Bumi Blambangan because it cannot be separated from the history of the Blambangan Kingdom. Meanwhile, many people know this city has full of Santet (Black magic), but this city also has very beautiful scenery.
2. Banten
Debus, kesenian masyarakat Banten.
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Banten and debus are two things that cannot be separated. Debus means art that shows extraordinary human abilities. For example, invulnerable to water or invulnerable to weapons. This art has been around for a long time in the 16th century.
When Maulana Hasanuddin ruled from 1532-1570, debus art was demonstrated by piercing the stomach with a spear, slicing body parts with a machete, eating fire, and sticking wire needles into the tongue.
3. Pati
Pati is a regency in the province of Central Java, Indonesia. This city has an extraordinary history and is interesting to know. As it turns out, Pati is also known as the center of the occult business and is believed to have a large Indonesian Paranormal Association.
Every weekend, there will be many guests or tourists who come from out of town to visit the city of Pati are patients several magicians there.
4. Tapaktuan
Pelangi di Pantai Tapaktuan, Aceh Selatan
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Tapaktuan is the capital of South Aceh Regency, which has various interesting stories about the legend of the dragon. The legend of Tuan Tapa and Putri Naga has been an oral history of the community for generations. However, they had no children and were expelled.
One day, they found a girl floating in the sea and cared for her lovingly. When she grew up, the girl met her father who was the King of the Asralanoka Kingdom in South India.
5. Saranjana
Kota Saranjana.
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Recently, there was a viral video indicating the appearance of a city, called Saranjana City. This city does not look real when viewed using ordinary eyesight. But for someone who has Indigo abilities, the city of Saranjana does exist.
This city is located in South Kalimantan. This city has become a legend over the years, Saranjana is believed to be inhabited by Djinn.
6. Old Town Yogyakarta
The Old Town area, Yogyakarta is indeed located in the Vredeburg Fort area. The thing that makes this haunted is the figure of a Dutch woman on horseback and the sound of clattering soldiers' feet. Because the culture is still strong, some locations in this area are still considered haunted.
